Montgomery County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 25,839.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$789/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$794/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,252/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-18% 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 | $760 | $789 | +$29 (+3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $765 | $794 | +$29 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,223 | $1,252 | +$29 (+2.4%) |
| 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
$31,760
$2,647/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Harnett County
1 BR: $810/mo
Wilson County
1 BR: $794/mo
Dare County
1 BR: $1,305/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $948/mo
Gaston County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Moore County
1 BR: $1,239/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.