Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Duplin County, North Carolina
Duplin County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,025 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $865 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.71 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,025
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 29% less than in North Carolina
- Typical rent
- $865
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 30% less than in North Carolina
- Wage needed
- $19.71
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,000 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 14% less than in North Carolina
Only here
Renting in Duplin County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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16% of households in Duplin County have no internet at home, against 7% in North Carolina.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Duplin County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $778 | $14.96 | $31,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $784 | $15.08 | $31,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,025 | $19.71 | $41,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,221 | $23.48 | $48,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,418 | $27.27 | $56,720 |
HUD area: Duplin County, NC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 24 ZIP codes in Duplin County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 28453 to $1,210 in 28508. 20 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,025).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 28325 | Duplin County, NC | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28349 | Duplin County, NC | $900 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,630 |
| 28365 | Duplin County, NC | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,820 |
| 28365 | Goldsboro, NC | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,820 |
| 28365 | Sampson County, NC | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,820 |
| 28398 | Duplin County, NC | $800 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 28398 | Sampson County, NC | $800 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 28453 | Duplin County, NC | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,400 |
| 28453 | Sampson County, NC | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,400 |
| 28458 | Duplin County, NC | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,400 |
| 28458 | Sampson County, NC | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,400 |
| 28464 | Duplin County, NC | $840 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,540 |
| 28466 | Duplin County, NC | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28466 | Pender County, NC | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28466 | Sampson County, NC | $920 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 28508 | Duplin County, NC | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,670 |
| 28518 | Duplin County, NC | $840 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28518 | Jacksonville, NC | $840 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28521 | Duplin County, NC | $850 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28521 | Jacksonville, NC | $850 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28572 | Duplin County, NC | $840 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28572 | Jacksonville, NC | $840 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28572 | Jones County, NC | $840 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 28572 | Lenoir County, NC | $840 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
- 28325 · Duplin County, NC $1,150$1,380
- 28349 · Duplin County, NC $1,180$1,410
- 28365 · Duplin County, NC $1,150$1,380
- 28365 · Goldsboro, NC $1,150$1,380
- 28365 · Sampson County, NC $1,150$1,380
- 28398 · Duplin County, NC $1,050$1,250
- 28398 · Sampson County, NC $1,050$1,250
- 28453 · Duplin County, NC $1,010$1,210
- 28453 · Sampson County, NC $1,010$1,210
- 28458 · Duplin County, NC $1,010$1,210
- 28458 · Sampson County, NC $1,010$1,210
- 28464 · Duplin County, NC $1,110$1,320
- 28466 · Duplin County, NC $1,050$1,460
- 28466 · Pender County, NC $1,050$1,460
- 28466 · Sampson County, NC $1,050$1,460
- 28508 · Duplin County, NC $1,210$1,440
- 28518 · Duplin County, NC $1,090$1,470
- 28518 · Jacksonville, NC $1,090$1,470
- 28521 · Duplin County, NC $1,100$1,470
- 28521 · Jacksonville, NC $1,100$1,470
- 28572 · Duplin County, NC $1,060$1,470
- 28572 · Jacksonville, NC $1,060$1,470
- 28572 · Jones County, NC $1,060$1,470
- 28572 · Lenoir County, NC $1,060$1,470
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Duplin County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
6,166 households rent in Duplin County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Duplin 42%
- North Carolina 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Duplin County
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Duplin County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 10
- HUD-assisted
- 6
608 homes in all; 604 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Duplin County Housing HUD-assisted 222 North Carlton Street, Rose Hill 28458 85 low-income homes · For older adults · (910) 289-3985
- Madison Grove Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 126 Old NC 41 Highway, Wallace 28466 60 low-income homes · In service since 2021 · For families
- Bermuda Run HUD-assisted 101 Matthews St, Warsaw 28398 50 low-income homes · For families · (910) 293-4881
- Tanglewood Apartments HUD-assisted 101 Matthews St, Warsaw 28398 50 low-income homes · For families · (910) 293-4881
- Bermuda Run Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 Matthews St, Warsaw 28398 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Tanglewood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Matthews St, Warsaw 28398 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Southerland Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Pond View Ln, Wallace 28466 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Village Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Village Place Ln, Warsaw 28398 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1992 · For older adults
- Quail Hollow II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1406 Quail Hollow Dr, Warsaw 28398 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 1990 · For older adults
- Browns Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 129 Browns Terrace Cir, Rose Hill 28458 30 low-income homes · For families · (910) 289-3677
- Brentwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 John B Hall St, Kenansville 28349 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Oxford Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 131 Oxford Ct, Beulaville 28518 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Raintree Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 104 Raintree Ct, Rose Hill 28458 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Wallace Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 W Murray St, Wallace 28466 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Arc/HDS Duplin Co GH #2 HUD-assisted 716 Curtis Rd, Warsaw 28398 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (910) 293-7871
- Arc/HDS Duplin Co GH #1 HUD-assisted 240 Peterson St, Magnolia 28453 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (910) 289-4270
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Duplin County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Duplin County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,450 | $27,450 | $43,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,350 | $50,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,250 | $56,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,150 | $62,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,300 | $67,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,450 | $72,700 |
| 7 people | $48,550 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 8 people | $51,700 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
Area median income: $72,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Duplin County, NC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $700 – $856
- 1 bedroom $706 – $862
- 2 bedrooms $923 – $1,128
- 3 bedrooms $1,099 – $1,343
- 4 bedrooms $1,276 – $1,560
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Duplin County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in North Carolina
What North Carolina law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-52
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-3
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 7 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14
- Only a court order can remove youN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-25.6
- Protection from retaliationN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-37.1(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Duplin County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Cape Fear Regional CDC
500 Compton St, Wilmington · 47 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 4 more
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City of Wilmington
929 N Front St, Wilmington · 48 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 5 more
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North Carolina Community Housing and Consulting, Inc
321 Dick St Ste 102, Fayetteville · 54 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Duplin County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in North Carolina, the average home bill was $144 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,050
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,025
- Security deposit
- $1,025
- Total
- $2,050
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Duplin County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $778; 1 bedroom: $784; 2 bedrooms: $1,025; 3 bedrooms: $1,221; 4 bedrooms: $1,418. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Duplin County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,025) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.71 an hour full time, or $41,000 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Duplin County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,150 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Duplin County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $923 and $1,128 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Duplin County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 28453 to $1,210 in 28508. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Duplin County?
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Duplin County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Duplin County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Duplin County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).