Rent in Macon County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$987$11,844 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,015 (+2.8%)How much rent can you afford in Macon 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 Macon 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 | $681 | $8,172 | $27,240 | $13.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $9,960 | $33,200 | $15.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $987 | $11,844 | $39,480 | $18.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,183 | $14,196 | $47,320 | $22.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,325 | $15,900 | $53,000 | $25.48/hr |
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Rent in Macon County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Macon County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,015 for a two-bedroom, up 2.8% from $987. A one-bedroom goes from $830 to $851, a studio from $681 to $707.
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 Macon County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $830 for a one-bedroom and $987 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,844 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 Macon County, NC?
To keep a $987 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.98 an hour, or $39,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $830 takes $15.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Macon County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $681, one bedroom $830, two $987, three $1,183 and four $1,325 a month.
Is rent affordable in Macon County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $59,061 a year ($4,922 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $987 takes 20.1% 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: ($987 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.98 an hour.