Guilford County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 539,557.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,159/mo
↑ 16.0% YoY
+30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,213/mo
↑ 16.7% YoY
+26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,330/mo
↑ 15.7% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,703/mo
↑ 16.4% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,960/mo
↑ 19.1% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $999 | $1,159 | +$160 (+16.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,039 | $1,213 | +$174 (+16.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,150 | $1,330 | +$180 (+15.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,463 | $1,703 | +$240 (+16.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,646 | $1,960 | +$314 (+19.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,520
$4,043/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,200
$4,433/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Anson County
1 BR: $867/mo
Alexander County
1 BR: $908/mo
Harnett County
1 BR: $810/mo
Chatham County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $705/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,429/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.