FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ashe County
Studio
$700
1BR
$705
2BR
$925
3BR
$1,220
4BR
$1,225
Ashe County, North Carolina
FIPS 37009 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Ashe County, NC
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $700 | $8,400 |
| 1-Bedroom | $705 | $8,460 |
| 2-Bedroom | $925 | $11,100 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,220 | $14,640 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,225 | $14,700 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $925/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,000/yr ($3,083/mo). Area Median Income is $77,000.
At NC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 99 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $700 | $705 | $925 | $1,220 | $1,225 |
| FY2025 | $713 | $717 | $930 | $1,228 | $1,233 |
| FY2024 | $674 | $678 | $856 | $1,089 | $1,224 |
| FY2023 | $619 | $623 | $771 | $938 | $1,220 |
| FY2022 | $569 | $573 | $724 | $901 | $1,208 |
| FY2021 | $531 | $535 | $693 | $963 | $1,200 |
| FY2020 | $506 | $509 | $671 | $968 | $1,178 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $77,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $27,450 | $31,350 | $35,250 | $39,150 | $42,300 | $45,450 |
| 80% AMI | $43,900 | $50,150 | $56,400 | $62,650 | $67,700 | $72,700 |