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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,426 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,242, 1-bedroom is $1,301, 3-bedroom is $1,983, and 4-bedroom is $2,392.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $57,040 per year ($4,753 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,426 in Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area.

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

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

Studio

$1,242

1BR

$1,301

2BR

$1,426

3BR

$1,983

4BR

$2,392

Hours/week at min wage

152 hrs

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

National rank

#214

of 661 U.S. metros (top 33% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,283–$1,569

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

Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,242	$14,904
1-Bedroom	$1,301	$15,612
2-Bedroom	$1,426	$17,112
3-Bedroom	$1,983	$23,796
4-Bedroom	$2,392	$28,704

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $99,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,850	$23,800	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$34,750	$39,700	$44,650	$49,600	$53,600	$57,550
80% AMI (Low)	$55,550	$63,500	$71,450	$79,350	$85,700	$92,050

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$17,112/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$57,040/yr

$4,753/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	$868	$992	$1,116	$1,339	$1,438
60% AMI Maximum	$1,041	$1,190	$1,339	$1,607	$1,726

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	$1,242	$1,301	$1,426	$1,612	$1,612
Low HOME Rent	$868	$992	$1,116	$1,240	$1,340

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

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