Rent in Perquimans County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$999$11,988 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,040 (+4.1%)How much rent can you afford in Perquimans 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 Perquimans 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 | $799 | $9,588 | $31,960 | $15.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $804 | $9,648 | $32,160 | $15.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $999 | $11,988 | $39,960 | $19.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,382 | $16,584 | $55,280 | $26.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,387 | $16,644 | $55,480 | $26.67/hr |
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Rent in Perquimans County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Perquimans County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,040 for a two-bedroom, up 4.1% from $999. A one-bedroom goes from $804 to $795, a studio from $799 to $790.
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 Perquimans County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $804 for a one-bedroom and $999 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,988 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 Perquimans County, NC?
To keep a $999 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.21 an hour, or $39,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $804 takes $15.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Perquimans County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $799, one bedroom $804, two $999, three $1,382 and four $1,387 a month.
Is rent affordable in Perquimans County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $67,917 a year ($5,660 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $999 takes 17.7% 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: ($999 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.21 an hour.