Rutherford County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 64,680.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$801/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$806/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,275/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,332/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 | $801 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $807 | $806 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,255 | $1,275 | +$20 (+1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,442 | $1,332 | $-110 (-7.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,240
$2,687/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Catawba County
1 BR: $908/mo
Cleveland County
1 BR: $763/mo
Craven County
1 BR: $902/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $705/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $948/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $879/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.