Rent by ZIP · Orange County
Rent in Hillsborough, NC 27278
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,620 (-4.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,297 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 | $1,400 | -0.7% | $1,251–1,529 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,480 | -2.7% | $1,296–1,584 | $870 ±$414 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,690 | -4.1% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,254 ±$416 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $2,110 | -4.7% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,408 ±$218 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,530 | -8.7% | $2,079–2,541 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,745.
What renters pay in 27278
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27281 | Jackson Springs | $1,230 | $1,184 |
| 27282 | Jamestown | $1,550 | $1,316 |
| 27283 | Julian | $1,360 | $690 |
| 27284 | Kernersville | $1,450 | $1,093 |
| 27288 | Eden | $1,010 | $809 |
| 27265 | High Point | $1,380 | $1,157 |
Fair Market Rents across Orange County, NC · All NC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.