Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Rockingham County, North Carolina
Rockingham County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,012 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $810 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.46 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,012
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 30% less than in North Carolina
- Typical rent
- $810
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 34% less than in North Carolina
- Wage needed
- $19.46
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,480 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more 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 Rockingham 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 Rockingham County was $1,111 a month in September 2026: 4.5% 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 | $705 | $13.56 | $28,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $774 | $14.88 | $30,960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,012 | $19.46 | $40,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,236 | $23.77 | $49,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,554 | $29.88 | $62,160 |
HUD area: Rockingham County, 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 14 ZIP codes in Rockingham County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 27025 to $1,050 in 27320. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,012).
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)
| 27025 | Rockingham County, NC | $730 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,570 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27025 | Winston-Salem, NC | $730 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,570 |
| 27027 | Rockingham County, NC | $700 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,550 |
| 27048 | Henry County-Martinsville city, VA | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,610 |
| 27048 | Rockingham County, NC | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,610 |
| 27288 | Rockingham County, NC | $700 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,550 |
| 27320 | Caswell County, NC | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,610 |
| 27320 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,610 |
| 27320 | Rockingham County, NC | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,280 | $1,610 |
| 27326 | Caswell County, NC | $730 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 27326 | Rockingham County, NC | $730 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 27357 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $790 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 27357 | Rockingham County, NC | $790 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 27357 | Winston-Salem, NC | $790 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
- 27025 · Rockingham County, NC $1,010$1,250
- 27025 · Winston-Salem, NC $1,010$1,250
- 27027 · Rockingham County, NC $1,010$1,240
- 27048 · Henry County-Martinsville city, VA $1,050$1,280
- 27048 · Rockingham County, NC $1,050$1,280
- 27288 · Rockingham County, NC $1,010$1,240
- 27320 · Caswell County, NC $1,050$1,280
- 27320 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,050$1,280
- 27320 · Rockingham County, NC $1,050$1,280
- 27326 · Caswell County, NC $1,010$1,270
- 27326 · Rockingham County, NC $1,010$1,270
- 27357 · Greensboro-High Point, NC $1,010$1,270
- 27357 · Rockingham County, NC $1,010$1,270
- 27357 · Winston-Salem, NC $1,010$1,270
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 Rockingham 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.
11,061 households rent in Rockingham County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Rockingham 51%
- North Carolina 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Rockingham County
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in Rockingham 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)
- 21
- HUD-assisted
- 15
- public housing
- 2
1,631 homes in all; 1,623 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Brownstone Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1030 Georgia Ave, Eden 27288 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 31 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Brownstone Commons HUD-assisted 1026 Georgia Ave, Eden 27288 104 low-income homes · For families · (336) 635-1835
- Womack Court Apartments Public housing 906 Lesley Pl, Reidsville 27320 100 homes, 99 low-income · Run by The New Reidsville Housing Authority · Average payment: $368 a month · Average wait: 29 months · (336) 589-6510
- Marcellus Place Fka West End Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 607 Marcellus St, Reidsville 27320 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2002 · For families · (336) 349-2479
- Reidsville Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1909 Vance St, Reidsville 27320 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Riverview Apartments HUD-assisted 522 C St, Eden 27288 72 low-income homes · For families · (336) 627-4096
- Eden Elderly Housing DBA Hidden Valley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 E Harris Pl, Eden 27288 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1992 · For older adults
- Rhode Island Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 536 Riverside Dr, Eden 27288 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Eden Chase Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 E Harris Pl, Eden 27288 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Mountain Villa Apartments HUD-assisted 501 N Ayersville Rd, Mayodan 27027 58 low-income homes · For older adults · (336) 427-5047
- Harris Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 345 E Harris Pl, Eden 27288 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Sherwood Glen Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2006 Oakbrook Ct, Reidsville 27320 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- RHS Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) Franklin Street, Reidsville 27320 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Fern Street Manor Public housing 917 Fern St, Madison 27025 50 low-income homes · Run by Madison Housing Authority · Average payment: $410 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (336) 548-6619
- Woodbridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2101 S Scales St, Reidsville 27320 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Ashton Way Tax credit (LIHTC) 325 E Harris Pl, Eden 27288 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Chadwick Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 216 N Oakland Ave, Eden 27288 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Woodwind Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2901 Vance Street Ext, Reidsville 27320 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · For families
- Canterbury Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1851 Amos St, Reidsville 27320 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Crestwood Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 521 Price St, Reidsville 27320 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For families · (336) 342-3263
- Parkland Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1229 Norman Dr, Eden 27288 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1988 · For families
- Stone Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 E Harris Pl, Eden 27288 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Brookes Place HUD-assisted 624 East St, Reidsville 27320 37 low-income homes · For older adults · (336) 616-1996
- Hobart C. Jackson Estates HUD-assisted 1737 S Scales St, Reidsville 27320 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (336) 342-6913
- Knollwood Court Apartments HUD-assisted 403 Monroe St, Eden 27288 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (336) 627-5013
- Lassiter Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 308 W Decatur St, Madison 27025 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Ridgemont Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1209 W Madison St, Mayodan 27027 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- Scott Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 404 W Decatur St, Madison 27025 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Adkins Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 E Matthews St, Stoneville 27048 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- CAC of Rockingham County HUD-assisted 1063 N Scales St, Reidsville 27320 12 homes, 11 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 342-1130
- Arc/HDS Rockingham County Group Home #3 HUD-assisted 601 Eugene St, Reidsville 27320 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 342-5962
- Arc/HDS Rockingham County Group Home #4 HUD-assisted 185 Brentwood Dr, Reidsville 27320 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 634-1336
- Arc/HDS Rockingham County Group Home #5 HUD-assisted 1216 W Academy St, Madison 27025 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 427-3051
- Arc/HDS Rockingham County Group Home #6 HUD-assisted 626 S Madison St, Eden 27288 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 623-6464
- Arc/HDS Rockingham County Group Home #1 HUD-assisted 908 Church St, Eden 27288 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 627-7270
- Arc/HDS Rockingham County Group Home #2 HUD-assisted 1307 Woodland Dr, Reidsville 27320 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (336) 342-4454
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
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 Rockingham 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 Rockingham 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 | $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: $76,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Rockingham County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $635 – $776
- 1 bedroom $697 – $851
- 2 bedrooms $911 – $1,113
- 3 bedrooms $1,112 – $1,360
- 4 bedrooms $1,399 – $1,709
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
- The New Reidsville Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 226 vouchers · 99 public housing units (336) 589-6510 The New Reidsville Housing Authority: njordan@newrha.org
- Madison Housing Authority Public housing · 50 public housing units (336) 548-6619 Madison Housing Authority: d.herbin@madisonha.org
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 Rockingham County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Greensboro Housing Coalition
1031 Summit Ave, Greensboro · 20 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Homelessness services
- and 2 more
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Housing Consultants Group
1031 Summit Ave, Greensboro · 20 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Housing Authority of the City of Greensboro D/B/A Greensboro Housing Authority
450 N Church St, Greensboro · 21 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Rockingham 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.
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Cash to move in
$2,024
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,012
- Security deposit
- $1,012
- Total
- $2,024
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 Rockingham County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $705; 1 bedroom: $774; 2 bedrooms: $1,012; 3 bedrooms: $1,236; 4 bedrooms: $1,554. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Rockingham County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,012) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.46 an hour full time, or $40,480 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Rockingham 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 Rockingham 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 $911 and $1,113 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Rockingham County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 27025 to $1,050 in 27320. 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 Rockingham County?
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Rockingham County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).