Rockingham County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 91,209.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$717/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$793/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,040/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,286/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,463/mo
↓ 2.4% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $714 | $717 | +$3 (+0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $793 | $793 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,041 | $1,040 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,316 | $1,286 | $-30 (-2.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,499 | $1,463 | $-36 (-2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,720
$2,643/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,600
$3,467/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Sampson County
1 BR: $806/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $744/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $953/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $705/mo
Graham County
1 BR: $844/mo
Bertie County
1 BR: $796/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.