Rocky Mount, NC MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Rocky Mount, NC MSA metro area. Population: 144,082.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$913/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$918/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,143/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,550/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,812/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $855 | $913 | +$58 (+6.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $860 | $918 | +$58 (+6.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,072 | $1,143 | +$71 (+6.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,463 | $1,550 | +$87 (+5.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,693 | $1,812 | +$119 (+7.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,720
$3,060/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,720
$3,810/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.