Graham County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 8,047.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$782/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$844/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,199/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,390/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $782 | +$2 (+0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $840 | $844 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,249 | $1,199 | $-50 (-4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,398 | $1,390 | $-8 (-0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,760
$2,813/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Alexander County
1 BR: $908/mo
Haywood County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Yancey County
1 BR: $713/mo
Rutherford County
1 BR: $806/mo
Sampson County
1 BR: $806/mo
Columbus County
1 BR: $722/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.