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Hubert

·96th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Hubert, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,480/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$450
Rising (Monthly)
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Hubert · $1,480
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$17,760/yr
At $1,480/mo median
Market timing
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Rent Reality Score
53/100
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Rents are right about where Hubert's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,480/mo
Expected by trend
$1,506/mo
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Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Hubert is $1,480/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $930/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,620/mo.

At 25% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Hubert ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Hubert an affordable city for renters?

Hubert is considered affordable for renters. At $1,480/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hubert falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hubert?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,480/mo in Hubert.

Is rent going up or down in Hubert?

Rent in Hubert has increased 4.2% over the past year as of May 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hubert rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Hubert is one of the more affordable cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #96 out of 125 tracked cities at $1,480/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hubert?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hubert ($1,480/mo): Jacksonville ($1,355/mo), Midway Park ($1,477/mo).

How does Hubert rent compare to the national average?

Hubert's median rent of $1,480/mo is $450 (23%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #96 out of 125 tracked cities.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,480/mo, rent takes ~25% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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