Rent in Cleveland County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$925$11,100 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+9.6%)How much rent can you afford in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 | $758 | $9,096 | $30,320 | $14.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $763 | $9,156 | $30,520 | $14.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $925 | $11,100 | $37,000 | $17.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,286 | $15,432 | $51,440 | $24.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,322 | $15,864 | $52,880 | $25.42/hr |
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Rent in Cleveland County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cleveland County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 9.6% from $925. A one-bedroom goes from $763 to $859, a studio from $758 to $854.
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 Cleveland County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $763 for a one-bedroom and $925 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,100 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 Cleveland County, NC?
To keep a $925 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.79 an hour, or $37,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $763 takes $14.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cleveland County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $758, one bedroom $763, two $925, three $1,286 and four $1,322 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cleveland County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $58,534 a year ($4,878 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $925 takes 19% 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: ($925 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.79 an hour.