New Hanover County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 228,134.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,144/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
+28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,513/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
+58% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,659/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+41% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,178/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+43% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,319/mo
↓ 6.7% YoY
+32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,083 | $1,144 | +$61 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,513 | +$86 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,580 | $1,659 | +$79 (+5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,087 | $2,178 | +$91 (+4.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,485 | $2,319 | $-166 (-6.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$60,520
$5,043/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$66,360
$5,530/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Clay County
1 BR: $948/mo
Bladen County
1 BR: $705/mo
Henderson County
1 BR: $1,429/mo
Hoke County
1 BR: $761/mo
Brunswick County
1 BR: $1,301/mo
Swain County
1 BR: $813/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.