Wilson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 78,667.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$789/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$794/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,025/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,307/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,541/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $795 | $789 | $-6 (-0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $800 | $794 | $-6 (-0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,006 | $1,025 | +$19 (+1.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,307 | +$3 (+0.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,495 | $1,541 | +$46 (+3.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,760
$2,647/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,000
$3,417/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Rockingham County
1 BR: $793/mo
Brunswick County
1 BR: $1,301/mo
New Hanover County
1 BR: $1,513/mo
Catawba County
1 BR: $908/mo
Currituck County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Haywood County
1 BR: $1,122/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.