North Carolina · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Bertie County, NC

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Bertie County, NC at $1,044 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $796. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $20.08 an hour full time, or $41,760 a year. The typical household there would spend 25.7% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,081 (up 3.5%).

Rent in Bertie County, NC at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,044$12,528 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,081 (+3.5%)
Studio$790$15/hr needed
1 bedroom$796$15/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$20.08an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,252$24/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Bertie County, NC?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,044Monthly market rent
Share of gross income25.7%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$41,760To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,219At 30% of $48,750
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Bertie County, NC by bedroom, and the pay it takes

Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Bertie County, NC, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$790$9,480$31,600$15.19/hr
1 bedroom$796$9,552$31,840$15.31/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,044$12,528$41,760$20.08/hr
3 bedrooms$1,252$15,024$50,080$24.08/hr
4 bedrooms$1,449$17,388$57,960$27.87/hr

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Rent in Bertie County, NC: common questions

How much is rent going up in Bertie County, NC in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,081 for a two-bedroom, up 3.5% from $1,044. A one-bedroom goes from $796 to $826, a studio from $790 to $821.

These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.

What is the average rent in Bertie County, NC?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $796 for a one-bedroom and $1,044 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,528 a year for the two-bedroom.

It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.

How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bertie County, NC?

To keep a $1,044 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.08 an hour, or $41,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $796 takes $15.31 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bertie County, NC?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $790, one bedroom $796, two $1,044, three $1,252 and four $1,449 a month.

Is rent affordable in Bertie County, NC?

For the typical household, earning $48,750 a year ($4,063 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,044 takes 25.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.

How is the income needed for rent worked out?

Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,044 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.08 an hour.