Rent by ZIP · Johnston County
Rent in Clayton, NC 27520
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,640 (+0.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,605 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,450 | $1,420 | +2.1% | $1,305–1,595 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,490 | +1.3% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,170 ±$283 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,630 | +0.6% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,425 ±$129 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,040 | $2,050 | -0.5% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,774 ±$118 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,740 | $2,730 | +0.4% | $2,466–3,014 | $2,040 ±$319 |
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 27520
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27519 | Cary | $2,140 | $1,834 |
| 27521 | Coats | $1,010 | $869 |
| 27518 | Cary | $1,800 | $1,741 |
| 27522 | Creedmoor | $1,340 | $644 |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | $1,890 | $1,704 |
| 27523 | Apex | $2,080 | $1,841 |
Fair Market Rents across Johnston 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.