Goldsboro, NC MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Goldsboro, NC MSA metro area. Population: 117,480.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$942/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$948/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,244/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,496/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,021/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $897 | $942 | +$45 (+5.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $902 | $948 | +$46 (+5.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,184 | $1,244 | +$60 (+5.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,456 | $1,496 | +$40 (+2.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,918 | $2,021 | +$103 (+5.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,920
$3,160/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,760
$4,147/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.