Person County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 39,131.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$739/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$744/mo
↓ 6.4% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$948/mo
↓ 8.1% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,318/mo
↓ 8.8% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,377/mo
↓ 7.1% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $739 | $-51 (-6.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 | $744 | $-51 (-6.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,031 | $948 | $-83 (-8.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,445 | $1,318 | $-127 (-8.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,483 | $1,377 | $-106 (-7.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,760
$2,480/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,920
$3,160/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Guilford County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Rutherford County
1 BR: $806/mo
Onslow County
1 BR: $935/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $823/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $880/mo
Rockingham County
1 BR: $793/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.