Columbus County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 50,827.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$718/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$722/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,109/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,225/mo
↓ 1.5% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $718 | +$8 (+1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $715 | $722 | +$7 (+1.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $938 | $925 | $-13 (-1.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,130 | $1,109 | $-21 (-1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,225 | $-19 (-1.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,880
$2,407/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Macon County
1 BR: $830/mo
Vance County
1 BR: $743/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,113/mo
Currituck County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $823/mo
Person County
1 BR: $744/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.