Pamlico County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 12,317.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$861/mo
↓ 4.3% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$866/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,077/mo
↓ 9.3% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,291/mo
↓ 9.8% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,618/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $861 | $-39 (-4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $906 | $866 | $-40 (-4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,188 | $1,077 | $-111 (-9.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,431 | $1,291 | $-140 (-9.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,575 | $1,618 | +$43 (+2.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,080
$3,590/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Mecklenburg County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Person County
1 BR: $744/mo
Hyde County
1 BR: $756/mo
Pender County
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Hoke County
1 BR: $761/mo
Rutherford County
1 BR: $806/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.