PlainRent

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.