Halifax County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 48,772.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$638/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,190/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,367/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $638 | $638 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $737 | $742 | +$5 (+0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,141 | $1,190 | +$49 (+4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,389 | $1,367 | $-22 (-1.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Wilkes County
1 BR: $793/mo
Brunswick County
1 BR: $1,301/mo
Davie County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Tyrrell County
1 BR: $744/mo
Johnston County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $880/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.