Greene County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 20,407.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$782/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$823/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,189/mo
↓ 4.3% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,390/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $746 | $782 | +$36 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 | $823 | +$72 (+9.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,189 | $-53 (-4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,336 | $1,390 | +$54 (+4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,920
$2,743/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Davidson County
1 BR: $876/mo
Mecklenburg County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Catawba County
1 BR: $908/mo
Wilkes County
1 BR: $793/mo
Alexander County
1 BR: $908/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.