Scotland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 34,222.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$750/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$755/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,244/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,249/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $788 | $750 | $-38 (-4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $793 | $755 | $-38 (-4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,228 | $1,244 | +$16 (+1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,249 | +$16 (+1.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,200
$2,517/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Hertford County
1 BR: $705/mo
Wilson County
1 BR: $794/mo
Transylvania County
1 BR: $887/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $713/mo
Pamlico County
1 BR: $866/mo
Perquimans County
1 BR: $804/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.