Rent in Davidson County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$960$11,520 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,087 (+13.2%)How much rent can you afford in Davidson 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 Davidson 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 | $816 | $9,792 | $32,640 | $15.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $876 | $10,512 | $35,040 | $16.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $960 | $11,520 | $38,400 | $18.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,316 | $15,792 | $52,640 | $25.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,591 | $19,092 | $63,640 | $30.60/hr |
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Rent in Davidson County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Davidson County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,087 for a two-bedroom, up 13.2% from $960. A one-bedroom goes from $876 to $999, a studio from $816 to $959.
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 Davidson County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $876 for a one-bedroom and $960 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,520 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 Davidson County, NC?
To keep a $960 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.46 an hour, or $38,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $876 takes $16.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Davidson County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $816, one bedroom $876, two $960, three $1,316 and four $1,591 a month.
Is rent affordable in Davidson County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $64,172 a year ($5,348 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $960 takes 18% 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: ($960 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.46 an hour.