Rent in Lincoln County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,054$12,648 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,138 (+8%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $917 | $11,004 | $36,680 | $17.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | $18.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,054 | $12,648 | $42,160 | $20.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,461 | $17,532 | $58,440 | $28.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,728 | $20,736 | $69,120 | $33.23/hr |
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Rent in Lincoln County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lincoln County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,138 for a two-bedroom, up 8% from $1,054. A one-bedroom goes from $953 to $1,045, a studio from $917 to $1,003.
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 Lincoln County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $953 for a one-bedroom and $1,054 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,648 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 Lincoln County, NC?
To keep a $1,054 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.27 an hour, or $42,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $953 takes $18.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $917, one bedroom $953, two $1,054, three $1,461 and four $1,728 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $80,016 a year ($6,668 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,054 takes 15.8% 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: ($1,054 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.27 an hour.