Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Pitt County, North Carolina
Pitt County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,167 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $993 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.44 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,167
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in North Carolina
- Typical rent
- $993
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 19% less than in North Carolina
- Wage needed
- $22.44
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% more than in North Carolina
Only here
Renting in Pitt County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Pitt County has the lowest homeownership rate of the 100 counties in North Carolina: 51%.
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Pitt County has the highest typical rent in its area: $993, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Wilson County ($953).
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 Pitt 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)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Pitt County was $1,465 a month in September 2026: 1.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $961 | $18.48 | $38,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $967 | $18.60 | $38,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,167 | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,518 | $29.19 | $60,720 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,909 | $36.71 | $76,360 |
HUD area: Greenville, NC MSA. 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 Pitt County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 27837 to $1,270 in 28590. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,167).
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)
| 27812 | Greenville, NC | $860 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27812 | Martin County, NC | $860 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 27812 | Rocky Mount, NC | $860 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 27827 | Greenville, NC | $850 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,670 |
| 27828 | Greene County, NC | $930 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,810 |
| 27828 | Greenville, NC | $930 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,810 |
| 27829 | Greenville, NC | $830 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27829 | Rocky Mount, NC | $830 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27829 | Wilson County, NC | $830 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 27834 | Beaufort County, NC | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,900 |
| 27834 | Greenville, NC | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,900 |
| 27834 | Rocky Mount, NC | $950 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,900 |
| 27837 | Beaufort County, NC | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27837 | Greenville, NC | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 27858 | Greenville, NC | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,600 | $2,010 |
| 27879 | Greenville, NC | $840 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,670 |
| 27884 | Greenville, NC | $850 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,680 |
| 28513 | Greene County, NC | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 28513 | Greenville, NC | $830 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,660 |
| 28530 | Craven County, NC | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28530 | Greene County, NC | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28530 | Greenville, NC | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28530 | Lenoir County, NC | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28590 | Greenville, NC | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,650 | $2,080 |
- 27812 · Greenville, NC $1,050$1,400
- 27812 · Martin County, NC $1,050$1,400
- 27812 · Rocky Mount, NC $1,050$1,400
- 27827 · Greenville, NC $1,030$1,340
- 27828 · Greene County, NC $1,120$1,450
- 27828 · Greenville, NC $1,120$1,450
- 27829 · Greenville, NC $1,030$1,400
- 27829 · Rocky Mount, NC $1,030$1,400
- 27829 · Wilson County, NC $1,030$1,400
- 27834 · Beaufort County, NC $1,160$1,510
- 27834 · Greenville, NC $1,160$1,510
- 27834 · Rocky Mount, NC $1,160$1,510
- 27837 · Beaufort County, NC $1,010$1,320
- 27837 · Greenville, NC $1,010$1,320
- 27858 · Greenville, NC $1,230$1,600
- 27879 · Greenville, NC $1,020$1,330
- 27884 · Greenville, NC $1,030$1,340
- 28513 · Greene County, NC $1,010$1,320
- 28513 · Greenville, NC $1,010$1,320
- 28530 · Craven County, NC $1,080$1,440
- 28530 · Greene County, NC $1,080$1,440
- 28530 · Greenville, NC $1,080$1,440
- 28530 · Lenoir County, NC $1,080$1,440
- 28590 · Greenville, NC $1,270$1,650
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 Pitt County, 51% 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.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
36,189 households rent in Pitt County
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Pitt 51%
- North Carolina 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Pitt County
HUD lists 47 properties with homes for low-income households in Pitt County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 24
- HUD-assisted
- 18
- public housing
- 5
3,416 homes in all; 3,230 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Greenpointe Regional Housing HUD-assisted 101 Oxford Rd, Greenville 27858 288 low-income homes · For older adults · (252) 830-1110
- Hopkins Park Public housing 209 W Moore St, Greenville 27834 248 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Greenville · Average payment: $359 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (252) 329-4004
- Kearney Park Public housing 704 W 14th St, Greenville 27834 238 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Greenville · Average payment: $349 a month · Average wait: 74 months · (252) 329-4004
- Moyewood I Public housing 506 W Roundtree Dr, Greenville 27834 228 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Greenville · Average payment: $344 a month · Average wait: 49 months · (252) 329-4004
- Liberty Arms / North Juanita Homes Public housing 225A Belvedere Ct, Ayden 28513 175 low-income homes · Run by Ayden Housing Authority · Average payment: $363 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (252) 746-2021
- Pine Grove Apartments Public housing 4338 Anderson Ave, Farmville 27828 174 low-income homes · Run by Farmville Housing Authority · Average payment: $344 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (252) 753-5347
- Carolina Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Lakeview Ter, Greenville 27834 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Parkside Commons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 Johns Hopkins Dr, Greenville 27834 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Winslow Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Winslow Pointe Dr, Greenville 27834 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Glendale Court Apartments HUD-assisted 111 Glendale Ct, Greenville 27834 100 homes, 81 low-income · For families · (252) 756-5731
- Farrington Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 2333 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville 27858 80 low-income homes · In service since 2021 · For families
- Centre Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1236 Holden Dr, Greenville 27858 78 low-income homes · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 24 · For families
- Breckenridge Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 514 Spring Forest Rd, Greenville 27834 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2004 · For families
- East Bend Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 459 Eastbend Dr, Greenville 27858 72 low-income homes · In service since 2022 · For families
- Ellsworth Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 3200 Moonlight Way, Greenville 27834 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Arbor's Park Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 323 Arbors Park Cir, Ayden 28513 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 32 · For older adults
- Crystal Springs Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 575 Lake Rd, Greenville 27834 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Kittrell Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4117 Kittrell Farms Dr, Greenville 27858 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Old Firetower Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1910 1920 Old Firetower Road Street TBD, Greenville 27858 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2020 · For families
- University Towers HUD-assisted 500 E Third St, Greenville 27858 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (252) 329-4022
- Fieldcrest Tax credit (LIHTC) 4501 Fieldcrest Dr, Farmville 27828 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 12 · For families
- Barrett Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2613 Whitaker Dr, Greenville 27834 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Barrett Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2613 Whitaker Dr, Greenville 27834 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Macgregor Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 924 Allen Rd, Greenville 27834 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Nathaniel Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 411 W Fifth St, Greenville 27834 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Paladin Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 Paladin Dr, Greenville 27834 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Ashton Place HUD-assisted 985 Verdant Dr, Greenville 27858 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (252) 830-2171
- Briarcliff Manor HUD-assisted 659 Fawn Rd, Ayden 28513 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (252) 746-3405
- Gray Hill HUD-assisted 6711 Gray Hill Cir, Grifton 28530 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (252) 524-5991
- Greentree Village Apts HUD-assisted 2915 Tammie Trl Ofc G2, Greenville 27858 40 low-income homes · For families · (252) 757-1799
- Grifton Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 723 Grifton Manor Dr, Grifton 28530 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Pine Grove Apts. HUD-assisted 4284 Anderson Ave, Farmville 27828 35 low-income homes · For families · (252) 753-5347
- Quail Ridge Apts. HUD-assisted 1 Elm ST, Bethel 27812 35 low-income homes · For families · (252) 825-1780
- Willow Spring Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 700 Spring Forest Rd, Greenville 27834 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Winterville Court HUD-assisted 2431 Bullock St, Winterville 28590 30 low-income homes · For families · (252) 353-4780
- Ashton Spring Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 Snow Hill St, Ayden 28513 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Deer View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 733A Boulevard St, Ayden 28513 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Hunter's Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 3720 Powder Horne Ln, Farmville 27828 25 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For families
- River Walk Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 707 River Walk Way, Grifton 28530 25 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Carolina Cove Apartments HUD-assisted Lakeview Terrace Drive, Greenville 27834 100 homes, 20 low-income · For families · (252) 756-5610
- Wedgewood Arms Apts HUD-assisted 200 Wedgewood Dr, Greenville 27858 100 homes, 20 low-income · For families · (252) 355-6302
- Deerfield I Apartments HUD-assisted 3314 Lynch St, Fountain 27829 20 low-income homes · For families · (252) 749-6111
- Deerfield II HUD-assisted 3314 Lynch St, Fountain 27829 20 low-income homes · For families · (252) 749-6111
- Cac of Pitt Co. HUD-assisted 4331 Belcher St, Farmville 27828 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (252) 753-2091
- Arc/HDS Pitt County Group Home #2 HUD-assisted 1203 Red Banks Rd, Greenville 27858 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (252) 355-6398
- Arc/HDS Pitt County Group Home #3 HUD-assisted 616 Edgewater DR, Winterville 28590 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (252) 321-6961
- Arc/HDS Pitt County Icf/MR Group Home HUD-assisted 6570 Fairway Dr, Grifton 28530 7 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (252) 524-4950
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 Pitt County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Pitt County. 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 | $18,700 | $31,100 | $49,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,550 | $56,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,000 | $63,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,400 | $71,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,000 | $76,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,550 | $82,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,100 | $88,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,650 | $93,800 |
Area median income: $88,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Greenville, NC MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $865 – $1,057
- 1 bedroom $870 – $1,064
- 2 bedrooms $1,050 – $1,284
- 3 bedrooms $1,366 – $1,670
- 4 bedrooms $1,718 – $2,100
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Greenville Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 894 vouchers · 714 public housing units (252) 329-4004 Housing Authority of the City of Greenville: blandel@ghanc.net
- Mid-East Regional Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 581 vouchers · 197 public housing units (252) 689-2758 Mid-East Regional Housing Authority: lorina.garrison@merha.org
- Ayden Housing Authority Public housing · 175 public housing units (252) 746-2021 Ayden Housing Authority: nbrown@aydenhousing.com
- Farmville Housing Authority Public housing · 174 public housing units (252) 753-5347 Farmville Housing Authority: director@farmvilleha.com
Housing agencies in North Carolina 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 Pitt County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Wilson Community Improvement Association, Inc.
504 Green St E, Wilson · 31 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
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Housing Authority of the City of Rocky Mount, NC
901 Authority Dr, Rocky Mount · 32 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Choanoke Area Development Association of Nc, Inc.
120 Sessoms Dr, Rich Square · 48 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Pitt 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
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Cash to move in
$2,334
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,167
- Security deposit
- $1,167
- Total
- $2,334
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 Pitt County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $961; 1 bedroom: $967; 2 bedrooms: $1,167; 3 bedrooms: $1,518; 4 bedrooms: $1,909. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Pitt County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,167) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.44 an hour full time, or $46,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pitt County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $44,400 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 Pitt 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 $1,050 and $1,284 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Pitt County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 27837 to $1,270 in 28590. 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 Pitt County?
HUD lists 47 properties with homes for low-income households in Pitt County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Pitt County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pitt County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).