Rent in Carteret County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,198$14,376 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,277 (+6.6%)How much rent can you afford in Carteret County, NC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Carteret 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.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $907 | $10,884 | $36,280 | $17.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $913 | $10,956 | $36,520 | $17.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,198 | $14,376 | $47,920 | $23.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,541 | $18,492 | $61,640 | $29.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,966 | $23,592 | $78,640 | $37.81/hr |
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Rent in Carteret County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Carteret County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,277 for a two-bedroom, up 6.6% from $1,198. A one-bedroom goes from $913 to $976, a studio from $907 to $970.
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 Carteret County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $913 for a one-bedroom and $1,198 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,376 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 Carteret County, NC?
To keep a $1,198 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.04 an hour, or $47,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $913 takes $17.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carteret County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $907, one bedroom $913, two $1,198, three $1,541 and four $1,966 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carteret County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $72,322 a year ($6,027 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,198 takes 19.9% 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: ($1,198 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.04 an hour.