Rent in Wilson County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,025$12,300 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,069 (+4.3%)How much rent can you afford in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $794 | $9,528 | $31,760 | $15.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,025 | $12,300 | $41,000 | $19.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,307 | $15,684 | $52,280 | $25.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,541 | $18,492 | $61,640 | $29.63/hr |
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Rent in Wilson County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wilson County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,069 for a two-bedroom, up 4.3% from $1,025. A one-bedroom goes from $794 to $849, a studio from $789 to $843.
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 Wilson County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $794 for a one-bedroom and $1,025 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,300 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 Wilson County, NC?
To keep a $1,025 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.71 an hour, or $41,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $794 takes $15.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wilson County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $789, one bedroom $794, two $1,025, three $1,307 and four $1,541 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wilson County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $56,423 a year ($4,702 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,025 takes 21.8% 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: ($1,025 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.71 an hour.