Rent in Edgecombe County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,143$13,716 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,167 (+2.1%)How much rent can you afford in Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 | $913 | $10,956 | $36,520 | $17.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $918 | $11,016 | $36,720 | $17.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,143 | $13,716 | $45,720 | $21.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $18,600 | $62,000 | $29.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,812 | $21,744 | $72,480 | $34.85/hr |
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Rent in Edgecombe County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Edgecombe County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,167 for a two-bedroom, up 2.1% from $1,143. A one-bedroom goes from $918 to $972, a studio from $913 to $967.
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 Edgecombe County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $918 for a one-bedroom and $1,143 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,716 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 Edgecombe County, NC?
To keep a $1,143 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.98 an hour, or $45,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $918 takes $17.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Edgecombe County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $913, one bedroom $918, two $1,143, three $1,550 and four $1,812 a month.
Is rent affordable in Edgecombe County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $51,265 a year ($4,272 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,143 takes 26.8% 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: ($1,143 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.98 an hour.