Pitt County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 171,196.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$891/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$896/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,095/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,465/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,837/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
+5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $878 | $891 | +$13 (+1.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $883 | $896 | +$13 (+1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,096 | $1,095 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,484 | $1,465 | $-19 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,840 | $1,837 | $-3 (-0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,840
$2,987/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,800
$3,650/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Cabarrus County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Cleveland County
1 BR: $763/mo
Iredell County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Watauga County
1 BR: $988/mo
Brunswick County
1 BR: $1,301/mo
Beaufort County
1 BR: $737/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.