Polk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 19,538.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$824/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$829/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$983/mo
↓ 6.0% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,351/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,649/mo
↓ 6.1% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $836 | $824 | $-12 (-1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $841 | $829 | $-12 (-1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,046 | $983 | $-63 (-6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,335 | $1,351 | +$16 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,757 | $1,649 | $-108 (-6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,160
$2,763/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,320
$3,277/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Wake County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $948/mo
Alexander County
1 BR: $908/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Watauga County
1 BR: $988/mo
Camden County
1 BR: $1,139/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.