Martin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 21,992.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$700/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,220/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,225/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $700 | $-4 (-0.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $705 | $-4 (-0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,212 | $1,220 | +$8 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,225 | $-8 (-0.6%) |
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
Pender County
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Union County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Catawba County
1 BR: $908/mo
Avery County
1 BR: $766/mo
Wilson County
1 BR: $794/mo
Brunswick County
1 BR: $1,301/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.