Iredell County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 187,839.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,167/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
+31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,222/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
+27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,340/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,809/mo
↓ 5.2% YoY
+19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,248/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
+28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,206 | $1,167 | $-39 (-3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,253 | $1,222 | $-31 (-2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,387 | $1,340 | $-47 (-3.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,908 | $1,809 | $-99 (-5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,329 | $2,248 | $-81 (-3.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,880
$4,073/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,600
$4,467/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Cleveland County
1 BR: $763/mo
Guilford County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Watauga County
1 BR: $988/mo
Bertie County
1 BR: $796/mo
Robeson County
1 BR: $748/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $744/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.