Haywood County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 62,152.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,039/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,122/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
+17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,230/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
+5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,475/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,844/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $987 | $1,039 | +$52 (+5.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,105 | $1,122 | +$17 (+1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,223 | $1,230 | +$7 (+0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,473 | $1,475 | +$2 (+0.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,736 | $1,844 | +$108 (+6.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,880
$3,740/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,200
$4,100/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
New Hanover County
1 BR: $1,513/mo
Stokes County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Chowan County
1 BR: $930/mo
Onslow County
1 BR: $935/mo
Durham County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Guilford County
1 BR: $1,213/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.