Rent by ZIP · Orange County
Rent in Chapel Hill, NC 27514
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,980 (+3.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,626 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,700 | $1,580 | +7.6% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,518 ±$198 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,760 | $1,680 | +4.8% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,433 ±$49 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,910 | +3.7% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,703 ±$63 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,450 | $2,360 | +3.8% | $2,205–2,695 | $1,883 ±$146 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,770 | +1.8% | $2,538–3,102 | $1,814 ±$1,051 |
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 27514
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27513 | Cary | $1,840 | $1,646 |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | $1,750 | $1,472 |
| 27511 | Cary | $1,610 | $1,504 |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | $1,890 | $1,704 |
| 27510 | Carrboro | $1,820 | $1,530 |
| 27518 | Cary | $1,800 | $1,741 |
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.