Richmond County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 43,149.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$714/mo
↓ 6.9% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$814/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,286/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,406/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $767 | $714 | $-53 (-6.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $840 | $814 | $-26 (-3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,303 | $1,286 | $-17 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,562 | $1,406 | $-156 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,560
$2,713/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Tyrrell County
1 BR: $744/mo
Johnston County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Stanly County
1 BR: $705/mo
Columbus County
1 BR: $722/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
New Hanover County
1 BR: $1,513/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.