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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Camden County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,287 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,121, 1-bedroom is $1,139, 3-bedroom is $1,790, and 4-bedroom is $2,159.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $51,480 per year ($4,290 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,287 in Camden County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$1,121

1BR

$1,139

2BR

$1,287

3BR

$1,790

4BR

$2,159

Hours/week at min wage

137 hrs

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

National rank

#293

of 661 U.S. metros (top 45% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+14%

+$158 vs FY2025

Voucher payment standard

$1,158–$1,416

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

Camden County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,121	$13,452
1-Bedroom	$1,139	$13,668
2-Bedroom	$1,287	$15,444
3-Bedroom	$1,790	$21,480
4-Bedroom	$2,159	$25,908

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $982 → FY2026 $1,287

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,121	$1,139	$1,287	$1,790	$2,159
FY2025	$982	$990	$1,129	$1,582	$1,896
FY2024	$787	$789	$913	$1,287	$1,549
FY2023	$704	$718	$884	$1,196	$1,440
FY2022	$782	$797	$982	$1,328	$1,600

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $105,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$22,200	$25,350	$28,500	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$36,950	$42,200	$47,500	$52,750	$57,000	$61,200
80% AMI (Low)	$59,100	$67,550	$76,000	$84,400	$91,200	$97,950

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$15,444/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$51,480/yr

$4,290/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	$923	$1,055	$1,186	$1,424	$1,529
60% AMI Maximum	$1,107	$1,266	$1,424	$1,709	$1,835

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	$1,121	$1,139	$1,287	$1,714	$1,714
Low HOME Rent	$923	$1,055	$1,187	$1,318	$1,425

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

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Counties in This FMR Area

Camden County