Rent by ZIP · Wake County
Rent in Cary, NC 27519
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,140 (-4.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,952 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,880 | $1,950 | -3.6% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,762 ±$73 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,960 | $2,040 | -3.9% | $1,764–2,156 | $1,680 ±$66 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,140 | $2,240 | -4.5% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,834 ±$67 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,810 | -5.3% | $2,394–2,926 | $2,175 ±$98 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,550 | $3,740 | -5.1% | $3,195–3,905 | $2,562 ±$161 |
Small Area FMRs for the Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 27519
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27518 | Cary | $1,800 | $1,741 |
| 27520 | Clayton | $1,640 | $1,425 |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | $1,890 | $1,704 |
| 27521 | Coats | $1,010 | $869 |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | $1,750 | $1,472 |
| 27522 | Creedmoor | $1,340 | $644 |
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.