Jones County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 9,263.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$748/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$752/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,179/mo
↓ 9.5% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,552/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $751 | $748 | $-3 (-0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $756 | $752 | $-4 (-0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,303 | $1,179 | $-124 (-9.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,562 | $1,552 | $-10 (-0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,080
$2,507/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Rutherford County
1 BR: $806/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,429/mo
Alleghany County
1 BR: $745/mo
Currituck County
1 BR: $1,512/mo
Burke County
1 BR: $908/mo
Northampton County
1 BR: $741/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.