Rent in Granville County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,200$14,400 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,213 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Granville 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 Granville 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 | $1,026 | $12,312 | $41,040 | $19.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,084 | $13,008 | $43,360 | $20.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,200 | $14,400 | $48,000 | $23.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,571 | $18,852 | $62,840 | $30.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $20,400 | $68,000 | $32.69/hr |
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Rent in Granville County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Granville County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,213 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,200. A one-bedroom goes from $1,084 to $1,114, a studio from $1,026 to $1,036.
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 Granville County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,084 for a one-bedroom and $1,200 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,400 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 Granville County, NC?
To keep a $1,200 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.08 an hour, or $48,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,084 takes $20.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Granville County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,026, one bedroom $1,084, two $1,200, three $1,571 and four $1,700 a month.
Is rent affordable in Granville County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $71,111 a year ($5,926 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,200 takes 20.3% 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: ($1,200 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.08 an hour.