Rent by ZIP · Wake County
Rent in Cary, NC 27511
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,610 (-0.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,515 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,410 | +0.7% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,287 ±$701 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,480 | $1,480 | 0% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,355 ±$59 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,620 | -0.6% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,504 ±$98 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $2,030 | -1.5% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,753 ±$84 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,720 | -1.1% | $2,421–2,959 | $1,528 ±$962 |
Small Area FMRs for the Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,689.
What renters pay in 27511
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27510 | Carrboro | $1,820 | $1,530 |
| 27509 | Butner | $1,370 | $1,300 |
| 27513 | Cary | $1,840 | $1,646 |
| 27508 | Bunn | $1,220 | $1,134 |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | $1,980 | $1,703 |
| 27507 | Bullock | $1,080 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Wake 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.