Rent in Forsyth County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,232$14,784 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,332 (+8.1%)How much rent can you afford in Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 | $995 | $11,940 | $39,800 | $19.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,082 | $12,984 | $43,280 | $20.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,232 | $14,784 | $49,280 | $23.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,607 | $19,284 | $64,280 | $30.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,898 | $22,776 | $75,920 | $36.50/hr |
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Rent in Forsyth County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Forsyth County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,332 for a two-bedroom, up 8.1% from $1,232. A one-bedroom goes from $1,082 to $1,224, a studio from $995 to $1,079.
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 Forsyth County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,082 for a one-bedroom and $1,232 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,784 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 Forsyth County, NC?
To keep a $1,232 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.69 an hour, or $49,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,082 takes $20.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Forsyth County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $995, one bedroom $1,082, two $1,232, three $1,607 and four $1,898 a month.
Is rent affordable in Forsyth County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $67,165 a year ($5,597 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,232 takes 22% 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: ($1,232 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.69 an hour.