Moore County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 100,759.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,157/mo
↑ 17.3% YoY
+30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,239/mo
↑ 20.9% YoY
+29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,358/mo
↑ 19.6% YoY
+16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,889/mo
↑ 18.8% YoY
+24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,278/mo
↑ 19.5% YoY
+30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $986 | $1,157 | +$171 (+17.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,025 | $1,239 | +$214 (+20.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,135 | $1,358 | +$223 (+19.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,590 | $1,889 | +$299 (+18.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,906 | $2,278 | +$372 (+19.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,560
$4,130/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,320
$4,527/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Halifax County
1 BR: $742/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $829/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $879/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $948/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $948/mo
Bladen County
1 BR: $705/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.