Harnett County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 134,718.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$805/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$810/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$980/mo
↓ 6.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,363/mo
↓ 6.8% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,644/mo
↓ 6.2% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $791 | $805 | +$14 (+1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $796 | $810 | +$14 (+1.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,044 | $980 | $-64 (-6.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,463 | $1,363 | $-100 (-6.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,753 | $1,644 | $-109 (-6.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,400
$2,700/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,200
$3,267/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Durham County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $879/mo
Iredell County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Rowan County
1 BR: $958/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Brunswick County
1 BR: $1,301/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.