Pender County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 61,592.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,016/mo
↑ 37.3% YoY
+14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,064/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,166/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,622/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
+6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,956/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $1,016 | +$276 (+37.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $974 | $1,064 | +$90 (+9.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,079 | $1,166 | +$87 (+8.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,512 | $1,622 | +$110 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,812 | $1,956 | +$144 (+7.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,560
$3,547/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,640
$3,887/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Beaufort County
1 BR: $737/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $953/mo
Alleghany County
1 BR: $745/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
McDowell County
1 BR: $790/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $880/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.