Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 87,933.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$917/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
+3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$953/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,054/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,461/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,728/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,018 | $917 | $-101 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,058 | $953 | $-105 (-9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,171 | $1,054 | $-117 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,623 | $1,461 | $-162 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,731 | $1,728 | $-3 (-0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,120
$3,177/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,160
$3,513/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,113/mo
Yadkin County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Moore County
1 BR: $1,239/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Gaston County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Columbus County
1 BR: $722/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.