Transylvania County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 33,131.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$881/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$887/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,164/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,396/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,749/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $871 | $881 | +$10 (+1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $877 | $887 | +$10 (+1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,150 | $1,164 | +$14 (+1.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,386 | $1,396 | +$10 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,729 | $1,749 | +$20 (+1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,480
$2,957/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,560
$3,880/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Macon County
1 BR: $830/mo
Watauga County
1 BR: $988/mo
Chatham County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $948/mo
Granville County
1 BR: $1,084/mo
Northampton County
1 BR: $741/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.