HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Watauga County, NC?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Watauga County, North Carolina, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,177 a month. Rents run from $822 for a studio up to $1,974 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Watauga County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $822 |
| 1 Bedroom | $988 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,504 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,974 |
How does Watauga County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in North Carolina.
Higher rent than 62% of counties in North Carolina · 39th of 100
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson County | $1,835 |
| 1 | Buncombe County | $1,835 |
| 1 | Madison County | $1,835 |
| … 35 more … | ||
| 39 | Watauga County(you are here) | $1,177 |
| … 58 more … | ||
| 73 | Ashe County | $925 |
| 73 | Beaufort County | $925 |
| 73 | Montgomery County | $925 |
More data for Watauga County, North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Watauga County, NC for 2026?
In Watauga County, North Carolina, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,177 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $822 for a studio to $1,974 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Watauga County, NC?
A two-bedroom in Watauga County, North Carolina has a Fair Market Rent of $1,177 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Watauga County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Watauga County, NC?
Every ZIP code in Watauga County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Watauga County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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