Rent by ZIP · Chatham County
Rent in Chapel Hill, NC 27517
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,890 (-2.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,638 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,620 | $1,610 | +0.6% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,652 ±$499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,680 | $1,700 | -1.2% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,545 ±$135 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,940 | -2.6% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,704 ±$132 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,420 | -3.3% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,744 ±$212 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,900 | -7.2% | $2,421–2,959 | – |
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 27517
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | $1,750 | $1,472 |
| 27518 | Cary | $1,800 | $1,741 |
| 27519 | Cary | $2,140 | $1,834 |
| 27514 | Chapel Hill | $1,980 | $1,703 |
| 27520 | Clayton | $1,640 | $1,425 |
| 27513 | Cary | $1,840 | $1,646 |
Fair Market Rents across Chatham 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.