Bladen County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 29,807.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$700/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,258/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,298/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $700 | $-4 (-0.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $705 | $-4 (-0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,258 | +$14 (+1.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,341 | $1,298 | $-43 (-3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,200
$2,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Madison County
1 BR: $1,429/mo
Beaufort County
1 BR: $737/mo
Buncombe County
1 BR: $1,429/mo
Guilford County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Davie County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $829/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.