Jacksonville, NC MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Jacksonville, NC MSA metro area. Population: 203,686.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$929/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
+4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$935/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,173/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,631/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,968/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $879 | $929 | +$50 (+5.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 | $935 | +$8 (+0.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,147 | $1,173 | +$26 (+2.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,616 | $1,631 | +$15 (+0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,946 | $1,968 | +$22 (+1.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,400
$3,117/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,920
$3,910/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.