Hertford County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 21,633.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$638/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,210/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,225/mo
↓ 7.1% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $682 | $638 | $-44 (-6.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $758 | $705 | $-53 (-7.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $995 | $925 | $-70 (-7.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,210 | $-23 (-1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,319 | $1,225 | $-94 (-7.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,200
$2,350/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
Macon County
1 BR: $830/mo
Hyde County
1 BR: $756/mo
Burke County
1 BR: $908/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $948/mo
Yancey County
1 BR: $713/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.