FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Macon County
Studio
$681
1BR
$830
2BR
$987
3BR
$1,183
4BR
$1,325
Macon County, North Carolina
FIPS 37113 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Macon County, NC
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $681 | $8,172 |
| 1-Bedroom | $830 | $9,960 |
| 2-Bedroom | $987 | $11,844 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,183 | $14,196 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,325 | $15,900 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $987/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$39,480/yr ($3,290/mo). Area Median Income is $79,100.
At NC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 105 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $681 | $830 | $987 | $1,183 | $1,325 |
| FY2025 | $722 | $894 | $1,022 | $1,231 | $1,426 |
| FY2024 | $802 | $849 | $962 | $1,163 | $1,437 |
| FY2023 | $725 | $780 | $881 | $1,072 | $1,407 |
| FY2022 | $660 | $695 | $811 | $1,003 | $1,388 |
| FY2021 | $621 | $625 | $759 | $956 | $1,314 |
| FY2020 | $586 | $590 | $746 | $948 | $1,310 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $79,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $27,700 | $31,650 | $35,600 | $39,550 | $42,750 | $45,900 |
| 80% AMI | $44,350 | $50,650 | $57,000 | $63,300 | $68,400 | $73,450 |