Beaufort County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 44,711.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$732/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$737/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,220/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,552/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $759 | $732 | $-27 (-3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $763 | $737 | $-26 (-3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,245 | $1,220 | $-25 (-2.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,562 | $1,552 | $-10 (-0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,480
$2,457/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Tyrrell County
1 BR: $744/mo
Bertie County
1 BR: $796/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $948/mo
Guilford County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Iredell County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Halifax County
1 BR: $742/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.