Chowan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 13,835.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$924/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$930/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,220/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,463/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,615/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $924 | +$70 (+8.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $860 | $930 | +$70 (+8.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,220 | +$92 (+8.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,360 | $1,463 | +$103 (+7.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,696 | $1,615 | $-81 (-4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,200
$3,100/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,800
$4,067/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Alleghany County
1 BR: $745/mo
Anson County
1 BR: $867/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $948/mo
Harnett County
1 BR: $810/mo
Mecklenburg County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Chatham County
1 BR: $1,507/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.