Rent in Pender County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,166$13,992 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,199 (+2.8%)How much rent can you afford in Pender 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 Pender 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 | $1,016 | $12,192 | $40,640 | $19.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,064 | $12,768 | $42,560 | $20.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,166 | $13,992 | $46,640 | $22.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,622 | $19,464 | $64,880 | $31.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,956 | $23,472 | $78,240 | $37.62/hr |
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Living and working in Pender County, NC
Rent in Pender County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pender County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,199 for a two-bedroom, up 2.8% from $1,166. A one-bedroom goes from $1,064 to $1,101, a studio from $1,016 to $915.
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 Pender County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,064 for a one-bedroom and $1,166 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,992 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 Pender County, NC?
To keep a $1,166 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.42 an hour, or $46,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,064 takes $20.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pender County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,016, one bedroom $1,064, two $1,166, three $1,622 and four $1,956 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pender County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $80,396 a year ($6,700 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,166 takes 17.4% 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: ($1,166 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.42 an hour.