Rent by ZIP · Wake County
Rent in Raleigh, NC 27609
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,730 (-4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,474 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,590 | -3.8% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,489 ±$161 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,590 | $1,660 | -4.2% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,305 ±$96 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,820 | -4.9% | $1,557–1,903 | $1,594 ±$114 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 | $2,280 | -5.7% | $1,935–2,365 | $1,764 ±$146 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,890 | $3,050 | -5.2% | $2,601–3,179 | $2,486 ±$1,637 |
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 27609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27608 | Raleigh | $1,800 | $1,683 |
| 27610 | Raleigh | $1,420 | $1,222 |
| 27607 | Raleigh | $1,730 | $1,579 |
| 27606 | Raleigh | $1,660 | $1,497 |
| 27612 | Raleigh | $1,950 | $1,710 |
| 27605 | Raleigh | $1,830 | $1,814 |
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.