Northampton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 17,528.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$736/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$741/mo
↓ 5.2% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$972/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,165/mo
↓ 5.7% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,344/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | $736 | $-41 (-5.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 | $741 | $-41 (-5.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,026 | $972 | $-54 (-5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,236 | $1,165 | $-71 (-5.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,412 | $1,344 | $-68 (-4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,640
$2,470/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,880
$3,240/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Caldwell County
1 BR: $908/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $794/mo
Buncombe County
1 BR: $1,429/mo
Lenoir County
1 BR: $732/mo
Pamlico County
1 BR: $866/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $823/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.