Davidson County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Davidson County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 678,243.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$816/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$876/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$960/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,316/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,591/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $816 | +$26 (+3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $812 | $876 | +$64 (+7.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $960 | +$27 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,316 | +$72 (+5.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,536 | $1,591 | +$55 (+3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,040
$2,920/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,400
$3,200/month gross
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.