Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 11,051.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$739/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$744/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,197/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,391/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $739 | +$35 (+5.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $744 | +$35 (+4.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,168 | $1,197 | +$29 (+2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,377 | $1,391 | +$14 (+1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,760
$2,480/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Pender County
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,113/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $705/mo
Iredell County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Dare County
1 BR: $1,305/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.