Rowan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 147,067.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$952/mo
↓ 8.8% YoY
+7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$958/mo
↓ 8.8% YoY
-0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,196/mo
↓ 6.9% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,573/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,006/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
+14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,044 | $952 | $-92 (-8.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,050 | $958 | $-92 (-8.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,285 | $1,196 | $-89 (-6.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,691 | $1,573 | $-118 (-7.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,158 | $2,006 | $-152 (-7.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,320
$3,193/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,840
$3,987/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Richmond County
1 BR: $814/mo
Currituck County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Pasquotank County
1 BR: $927/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $794/mo
Robeson County
1 BR: $748/mo
Macon County
1 BR: $830/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.