What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,040 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $717, 1-bedroom is $793, 3-bedroom is $1,286, and 4-bedroom is $1,463.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $41,600 per year ($3,467 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,040 in Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$717

1BR

$793

2BR

$1,040

3BR

$1,286

4BR

$1,463

Hours/week at min wage

111 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#516

of 661 U.S. metros (top 79% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-0.1%

$1 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +50.1%

Voucher payment standard

$936–$1,144

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · NC · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$717	$8,604
1-Bedroom	$793	$9,516
2-Bedroom	$1,040	$12,480
3-Bedroom	$1,286	$15,432
4-Bedroom	$1,463	$17,556

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $677 → FY2026 $1,040

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$717	$793	$1,040	$1,286	$1,463
FY2025	$714	$793	$1,041	$1,316	$1,499
FY2024	$633	$719	$934	$1,198	$1,360
FY2023	$545	$631	$815	$1,052	$1,247
FY2022	$581	$585	$755	$991	$1,129
FY2021	$534	$537	$693	$914	$999
FY2020	$511	$514	$677	$895	$917

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $76,600

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$16,450	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$27,450	$31,350	$35,250	$39,150	$42,300	$45,450
80% AMI (Low)	$43,900	$50,150	$56,400	$62,650	$67,700	$72,700

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,480/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$41,600/yr

$3,467/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$670	$766	$861	$1,034	$1,110
60% AMI Maximum	$804	$919	$1,034	$1,240	$1,332

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$717	$793	$1,040	$1,244	$1,244
Low HOME Rent	$686	$783	$881	$978	$1,057

Compare Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area With Other NC Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Rockingham County