Rent by ZIP · Durham County
Rent in Durham, NC 27701
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,590 (-5.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,351 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 | $1,400 | -2.9% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,304 ±$441 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,480 | -4.1% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,249 ±$270 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,690 | -5.9% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,362 ±$93 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $2,110 | -6.6% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,510 ±$165 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,530 | -9.9% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,591 ±$576 |
Small Area FMRs for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,745.
What renters pay in 27701
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27703 | Durham | $1,830 | $1,542 |
| 27704 | Durham | $1,660 | $1,356 |
| 27705 | Durham | $1,750 | $1,575 |
| 27707 | Durham | $1,740 | $1,446 |
| 27712 | Durham | $2,010 | $972 |
| 27713 | Durham | $1,920 | $1,573 |
Fair Market Rents across Durham 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.