Surry County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 71,429.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$700/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,109/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,406/mo
↓ 5.6% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $700 | $-4 (-0.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $705 | $-4 (-0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,120 | $1,109 | $-11 (-1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,489 | $1,406 | $-83 (-5.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,200
$2,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Cabarrus County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Chatham County
1 BR: $1,507/mo
Person County
1 BR: $744/mo
Stokes County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,596/mo
Davidson County
1 BR: $876/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.