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.