Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Randolph County, North Carolina
Randolph County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,271 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $887 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $24.44 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,271
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 12% less than in North Carolina
- Typical rent
- $887
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 28% less than in North Carolina
- Wage needed
- $24.44
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $50,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 44%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 10% less than in North Carolina
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 Randolph 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 Randolph County was $1,085 a month in September 2026: 4.3% 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 | $1,121 | $21.56 | $44,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,168 | $22.46 | $46,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,271 | $24.44 | $50,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,644 | $31.62 | $65,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,932 | $37.15 | $77,280 |
HUD area: Greensboro-High Point, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 17 ZIP codes in Randolph County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 27203 to $1,210 in 27248. No ZIP code is above the county's fair market rent ($1,271).
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)
| 27203 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27205 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
| 27233 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 27248 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $1,070 | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,840 |
| 27263 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $970 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,670 |
| 27298 | Burlington, NC | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27298 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27298 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27316 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
| 27317 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
| 27341 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $880 | $920 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,600 |
| 27341 | Montgomery County, NC | $880 | $920 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,600 |
| 27341 | Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $880 | $920 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,600 |
| 27350 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $1,000 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,720 |
| 27355 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27355 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $1,020 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 27370 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $990 | $1,030 | $1,120 | $1,450 | $1,700 |
- 27203 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,010$1,310
- 27205 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,010$1,310
- 27233 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,190$1,540
- 27248 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,210$1,570
- 27263 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,100$1,420
- 27298 · Burlington, NC $1,200$1,510
- 27298 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $1,200$1,510
- 27298 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,200$1,510
- 27316 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,010$1,310
- 27317 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,010$1,310
- 27341 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,020$1,340
- 27341 · Montgomery County, NC $1,020$1,340
- 27341 · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $1,020$1,340
- 27350 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,130$1,460
- 27355 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $1,200$1,510
- 27355 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,200$1,510
- 27370 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,120$1,450
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 Randolph County, 44% 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.
44%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
15,853 households rent in Randolph County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 56%
Compared with the state and the country
- Randolph 44%
- North Carolina 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Randolph County
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Randolph 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)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 10
- public housing
- 2
1,133 homes in all; 1,100 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Asheboro Housing Public housing 300 Independence Dr, Asheboro 27203 200 low-income homes · Run by Asheboro Housing Authority · Average payment: $428 a month · Average wait: 23 months · Homes at several sites · (336) 629-4146
- Asheboro Summit HUD-assisted 156 E Academy St, Asheboro 27203 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (336) 625-6800
- Coleridge Road Apartments HUD-assisted 1101-1107 Kemp Boulivard, Asheboro 27203 100 homes, 94 low-income · For families · (336) 629-3049
- The New Randleman Housing Authority Public housing 110 Honeycutt St, Randleman 27317 80 low-income homes · Run by The New Randleman Housing Authority · Average payment: $439 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (336) 498-7686
- The Reserve at Ashelyn Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 1819 N Fayetteville St, Asheboro 27203 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Asheboro Mill Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 161 S Church St, Asheboro 27203 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For families
- The Village at Stone Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 504 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Asheboro 27203 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Sunset Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 726 Sunset Ave, Asheboro 27203 52 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Windsor Place at Randleman Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Windsor Place Cir, Randleman 27317 56 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Caspn Homes Supportive Housing for the Elderly Tax credit (LIHTC) 945 S Church St, Asheboro 27203 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Liberty Village Apartments HUD-assisted 234 W Brower Ave, Liberty 27298 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (336) 622-3407
- Randolph Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 151 King Rd, Ramseur 27316 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (336) 824-2885
- Sherwood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Sherwood Ave, Asheboro 27205 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Wainman Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 338 W Wainman Ave, Asheboro 27203 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (336) 629-4146
- Breeze Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 1034 Breeze Hill Rd, Asheboro 27203 50 homes, 33 low-income · For families · (336) 460-4277
- Randleman School Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 130 W Academy St, Randleman 27317 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- East Side Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 414 Watkins St, Asheboro 27203 18 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- CAC of Randolph County HUD-assisted 950 Sherwood Ave, Asheboro 27205 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (336) 287-6175
- Arc/HDS Randolph County Group Home HUD-assisted 836 Joyce St, Asheboro 27203 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 629-6181
- CHC of Randolph Co. HUD-assisted 218 Pineview St, Asheboro 27203 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 672-1982
- Cross Road Group Home HUD-assisted 1259 Eagle Oaks Ln, Asheboro 27205 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 626-7002
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 Randolph County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Randolph 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 | $19,250 | $32,050 | $51,250 |
| 2 people | $22,000 | $36,600 | $58,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,200 | $65,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,750 | $73,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,100 | $84,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,400 | $96,650 |
Area median income: $91,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Greensboro-High Point, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,009 – $1,233
- 1 bedroom $1,051 – $1,285
- 2 bedrooms $1,144 – $1,398
- 3 bedrooms $1,480 – $1,808
- 4 bedrooms $1,739 – $2,125
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
- Asheboro Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 879 vouchers · 200 public housing units (336) 629-4146 Asheboro Housing Authority: rlawler@asheboroha.org
- The New Randleman Housing Authority Public housing · 80 public housing units (336) 498-7686 The New Randleman Housing Authority: nrha@northstate.net
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 Randolph County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Authority of the City of High Point
500 E Russell Ave, High Point · 20 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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CCCS of Greater Greensboro
1401 Long Street, High Point · 22 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Sandhills Community Action Program, Inc.
217 S Main St Ste B, Troy · 25 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 1 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Randolph 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
$2,542
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,271
- Security deposit
- $1,271
- Total
- $2,542
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 Randolph County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,121; 1 bedroom: $1,168; 2 bedrooms: $1,271; 3 bedrooms: $1,644; 4 bedrooms: $1,932. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Randolph County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,271) without spending more than 30% of income takes $24.44 an hour full time, or $50,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Randolph County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,750 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 Randolph 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 $1,144 and $1,398 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Randolph County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 27203 to $1,210 in 27248. 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 Randolph County?
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Randolph 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 Randolph County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Randolph County, 44% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).