Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 586,905.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,417/mo
↓ 8.5% YoY
+59% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,507/mo
↓ 7.9% YoY
+57% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,711/mo
↓ 8.6% YoY
+46% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,117/mo
↓ 9.3% YoY
+39% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,527/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+44% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,548 | $1,417 | $-131 (-8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,637 | $1,507 | $-130 (-7.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,872 | $1,711 | $-161 (-8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,334 | $2,117 | $-217 (-9.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,807 | $2,527 | $-280 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$60,280
$5,023/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$68,440
$5,703/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.