Newberry County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 37,918.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$747/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$787/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$994/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,192/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,353/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $759 | $747 | $-12 (-1.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 | $787 | +$21 (+2.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,005 | $994 | $-11 (-1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,211 | $1,192 | $-19 (-1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,332 | $1,353 | +$21 (+1.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,480
$2,623/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,760
$3,313/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Orangeburg County
1 BR: $750/mo
Beaufort County
1 BR: $1,657/mo
Pickens County
1 BR: $1,221/mo
Abbeville County
1 BR: $725/mo
Laurens County
1 BR: $869/mo
Fairfield County
1 BR: $1,164/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.