Sampson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 59,317.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$663/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$806/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,109/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,302/mo
↓ 2.6% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | $663 | $-46 (-6.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $797 | $806 | +$9 (+1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,131 | $1,109 | $-22 (-1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,337 | $1,302 | $-35 (-2.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,240
$2,687/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Montgomery County
1 BR: $794/mo
Moore County
1 BR: $1,239/mo
Gates County
1 BR: $1,513/mo
Iredell County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Burke County
1 BR: $908/mo
Wake County
1 BR: $1,596/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.