Rent in Person County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$948$11,376 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,012 (+6.8%)How much rent can you afford in Person 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 Person 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 | $739 | $8,868 | $29,560 | $14.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $744 | $8,928 | $29,760 | $14.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $948 | $11,376 | $37,920 | $18.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,318 | $15,816 | $52,720 | $25.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,377 | $16,524 | $55,080 | $26.48/hr |
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Rent in Person County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Person County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,012 for a two-bedroom, up 6.8% from $948. A one-bedroom goes from $744 to $805, a studio from $739 to $800.
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 Person County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $744 for a one-bedroom and $948 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,376 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 Person County, NC?
To keep a $948 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.23 an hour, or $37,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $744 takes $14.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Person County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $739, one bedroom $744, two $948, three $1,318 and four $1,377 a month.
Is rent affordable in Person County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $63,300 a year ($5,275 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $948 takes 18% 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: ($948 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.23 an hour.