Rent by ZIP · Dare County
Rent in Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,780 (+11.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,673 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,250 | +12.8% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,640 | $1,450 | +13.1% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,711 ±$114 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,590 | +11.9% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,639 ±$415 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,020 | +11.9% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,678 ±$278 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,110 | +11.8% | $2,124–2,596 | $1,471 ±$1,130 |
Small Area FMRs for the Dare County, NC. 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 Dare County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,510.
What renters pay in 27948
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27947 | Jarvisburg | $1,430 | – |
| 27949 | Kitty Hawk | $1,540 | $1,281 |
| 27946 | Hobbsville | $1,640 | – |
| 27950 | Knotts Island | $1,600 | – |
| 27944 | Hertford | $1,060 | $859 |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor | $1,390 | $1,294 |
Fair Market Rents across Dare 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.