Johnston County, NC fair market rent
Official source data 2026-10-01
2-bedroom gross-rent benchmark
$1,689
per month, HUD FY 2027
Fair Market Rent is a HUD 40th-percentile gross-rent benchmark. It includes tenant-paid utilities and is not a current asking-rent quote or a guaranteed voucher payment.
Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA
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The comparison uses 30% of gross income for rent and utilities.
Fair market rent by bedroom.
| Bedrooms | Monthly FMR | Annual equivalent | Income needed at 30% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,489 | $17,868 | $59,560 |
| 1 bedrooms | $1,552 | $18,624 | $62,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,689 | $20,268 | $67,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,103 | $25,236 | $84,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,823 | $33,876 | $112,920 |
Your 30% housing budget is $1,500 / month. The selected benchmark is $1,689, $189 above that budget.
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HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents use ZIP-level figures. Enter a ZIP in North Carolina to compare its schedule; the county or metro figures above keep their own geographic scope.
What the benchmark means.
FMR is a gross rent for standard-quality units. A housing agency’s payment standard and rent-reasonableness rules determine how the figure is used. Where Small Area FMRs apply, ZIP-level benchmarks may differ from the county or metro figure.
Good questions. Clear answers.
What is fair market rent in Johnston County for FY 2027?
The selected 2-bedroom benchmark is $1,689 per month in Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Studio through 4-bedroom values are in the table above.
Does fair market rent include utilities?
Gross rent includes rent and tenant-paid utilities, apart from telephone, cable, and internet. A lease’s contract rent can therefore differ from FMR.
Is this the rent a voucher will cover?
Not necessarily. Housing agencies set payment standards and assess rent reasonableness; Small Area FMRs and exception standards may also apply.
How much income do I need for this rent?
At 30% of gross income, the selected benchmark corresponds to $67,560 a year. This is a budgeting comparison, not a subsidy eligibility rule.
When does FY 2027 start?
The imported HUD FY 2027 rent schedule takes effect October 1, 2026. Fiscal-year labels differ from calendar years.
Check the source.
Data as of 2026-10-01. Retrieved .