Rent in Yancey County, NC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$935$11,220 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,050 (+12.3%)How much rent can you afford in Yancey 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 Yancey 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 | $708 | $8,496 | $28,320 | $13.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $713 | $8,556 | $28,520 | $13.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $935 | $11,220 | $37,400 | $17.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,233 | $14,796 | $49,320 | $23.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,238 | $14,856 | $49,520 | $23.81/hr |
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Rent in Yancey County, NC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Yancey County, NC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,050 for a two-bedroom, up 12.3% from $935. A one-bedroom goes from $713 to $803, a studio from $708 to $797.
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 Yancey County, NC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $713 for a one-bedroom and $935 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,220 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 Yancey County, NC?
To keep a $935 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.98 an hour, or $37,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $713 takes $13.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yancey County, NC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $708, one bedroom $713, two $935, three $1,233 and four $1,238 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yancey County, NC?
For the typical household, earning $58,709 a year ($4,892 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $935 takes 19.1% 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: ($935 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.98 an hour.