PlainRent

Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 429,447.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$1,242/mo
↑ 14.7% YoY +39% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,301/mo
↓ 8.8% YoY +36% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,426/mo
↓ 9.7% YoY +21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,983/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY +30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,392/mo
↓ 3.7% YoY +36% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,083 $1,242 +$159 (+14.7%)
1 Bedroom $1,427 $1,301 $-126 (-8.8%)
2 Bedroom $1,580 $1,426 $-154 (-9.7%)
3 Bedroom $2,087 $1,983 $-104 (-5.0%)
4 Bedroom $2,485 $2,392 $-93 (-3.7%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,040
$4,337/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,040
$4,753/month gross

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.