Rent in Guilford County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,330$15,960 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,271 (−4.4%)How much rent can you afford in Guilford 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 Guilford 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 | $1,159 | $13,908 | $46,360 | $22.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,213 | $14,556 | $48,520 | $23.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,330 | $15,960 | $53,200 | $25.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,703 | $20,436 | $68,120 | $32.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 | $23,520 | $78,400 | $37.69/hr |
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Rent in Guilford County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Guilford County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,271 for a two-bedroom, down 4.4% from $1,330. A one-bedroom goes from $1,213 to $1,168, a studio from $1,159 to $1,121.
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 Guilford County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,213 for a one-bedroom and $1,330 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,960 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 Guilford County, NC?
To keep a $1,330 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.58 an hour, or $53,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,213 takes $23.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Guilford County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,159, one bedroom $1,213, two $1,330, three $1,703 and four $1,960 a month.
Is rent affordable in Guilford County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $68,642 a year ($5,720 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,330 takes 23.3% 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: ($1,330 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.58 an hour.