Rent by ZIP · Johnston County
Rent in Kenly, NC 27542
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (-9.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $757 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $1,170 | -9.4% | $954–1,166 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $1,190 | -9.2% | $972–1,188 | $775 ±$164 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,350 | -9.6% | $1,098–1,342 | $662 ±$177 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,660 | -9.6% | $1,350–1,650 | $887 ±$99 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,200 | -10% | $1,782–2,178 | – |
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 27542
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27541 | Hurdle Mills | $1,540 | – |
| 27540 | Holly Springs | $2,060 | $1,821 |
| 27544 | Kittrell | $1,220 | $834 |
| 27539 | Apex | $1,990 | $1,769 |
| 27545 | Knightdale | $1,780 | $1,565 |
| 27546 | Lillington | $1,030 | $1,041 |
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.