Dare County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 37,160.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,120/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,305/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
+36% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,430/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
+22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,821/mo
↓ 2.8% YoY
+19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,893/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
+8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $1,120 | +$30 (+2.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,269 | $1,305 | +$36 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,411 | $1,430 | +$19 (+1.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,874 | $1,821 | $-53 (-2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,922 | $1,893 | $-29 (-1.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,200
$4,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,200
$4,767/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Richmond County
1 BR: $814/mo
Surry County
1 BR: $705/mo
Martin County
1 BR: $705/mo
Bertie County
1 BR: $796/mo
Harnett County
1 BR: $810/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.