Rent in Chowan County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,220$14,640 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,331 (+9.1%)How much rent can you afford in Chowan 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 Chowan 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 | $924 | $11,088 | $36,960 | $17.77/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $11,160 | $37,200 | $17.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,220 | $14,640 | $48,800 | $23.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,463 | $17,556 | $58,520 | $28.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,615 | $19,380 | $64,600 | $31.06/hr |
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Rent in Chowan County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Chowan County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,331 for a two-bedroom, up 9.1% from $1,220. A one-bedroom goes from $930 to $1,017, a studio from $924 to $1,011.
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 Chowan County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $930 for a one-bedroom and $1,220 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,640 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 Chowan County, NC?
To keep a $1,220 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.46 an hour, or $48,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $930 takes $17.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Chowan County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $924, one bedroom $930, two $1,220, three $1,463 and four $1,615 a month.
Is rent affordable in Chowan County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $53,864 a year ($4,489 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,220 takes 27.2% 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: ($1,220 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.46 an hour.