Rent by ZIP · Johnston County
Rent in Clayton, NC 27527
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,900 (-0.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,823 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,680 | $1,660 | +1.2% | $1,512–1,848 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 | $1,740 | +0.6% | $1,575–1,925 | $1,371 ±$58 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,910 | -0.5% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,552 ±$314 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,400 | -1.3% | $2,133–2,607 | $2,047 ±$231 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,180 | $3,200 | -0.6% | $2,862–3,498 | $2,333 ±$147 |
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 27527
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27526 | Fuquay Varina | $1,760 | $1,274 |
| 27525 | Franklinton | $1,220 | $983 |
| 27529 | Garner | $1,580 | $1,468 |
| 27524 | Four Oaks | $1,220 | $904 |
| 27530 | Goldsboro | $1,150 | $794 |
| 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.