Stanly County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 62,723.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$638/mo
↓ 5.1% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↓ 5.6% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 5.6% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,281/mo
↓ 4.5% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,466/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $672 | $638 | $-34 (-5.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $747 | $705 | $-42 (-5.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $980 | $925 | $-55 (-5.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,342 | $1,281 | $-61 (-4.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,628 | $1,466 | $-162 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,200
$2,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Rockingham County
1 BR: $793/mo
Hoke County
1 BR: $761/mo
McDowell County
1 BR: $790/mo
Alexander County
1 BR: $908/mo
Pitt County
1 BR: $896/mo
Swain County
1 BR: $813/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.