Macon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 37,088.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$681/mo
↓ 5.7% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$830/mo
↓ 7.2% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$987/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,183/mo
↓ 3.9% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,325/mo
↓ 7.1% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $722 | $681 | $-41 (-5.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $894 | $830 | $-64 (-7.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,022 | $987 | $-35 (-3.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,231 | $1,183 | $-48 (-3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,426 | $1,325 | $-101 (-7.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,200
$2,767/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,480
$3,290/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Catawba County
1 BR: $908/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $948/mo
Wake County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $705/mo
Robeson County
1 BR: $748/mo
Wilkes County
1 BR: $793/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.