Rent in Transylvania County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,363$16,356 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,386 (+1.7%)How much rent can you afford in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 | $1,032 | $12,384 | $41,280 | $19.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,039 | $12,468 | $41,560 | $19.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,363 | $16,356 | $54,520 | $26.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,634 | $19,608 | $65,360 | $31.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,048 | $24,576 | $81,920 | $39.38/hr |
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Rent in Transylvania County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Transylvania County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,386 for a two-bedroom, up 1.7% from $1,363. A one-bedroom goes from $1,039 to $1,118, a studio from $1,032 to $1,111.
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 Transylvania County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,039 for a one-bedroom and $1,363 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,356 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 Transylvania County, NC?
To keep a $1,363 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.21 an hour, or $54,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,039 takes $19.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Transylvania County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,032, one bedroom $1,039, two $1,363, three $1,634 and four $2,048 a month.
Is rent affordable in Transylvania County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $66,184 a year ($5,515 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,363 takes 24.7% 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: ($1,363 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.21 an hour.