Yancey County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 18,538.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$708/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$713/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$935/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,233/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,238/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $708 | +$4 (+0.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $713 | +$4 (+0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $935 | +$5 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,228 | $1,233 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,238 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,520
$2,377/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,400
$3,117/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Gates County
1 BR: $1,513/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $823/mo
Rowan County
1 BR: $958/mo
Stokes County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Bladen County
1 BR: $705/mo
Iredell County
1 BR: $1,222/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.