Rent by ZIP · Dare County
Rent in Wanchese, NC 27981
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,480 (+4.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,073 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,110 | +5.4% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,300 | +4.6% | $1,224–1,496 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,420 | +4.2% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,130 ±$40 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,810 | +3.9% | $1,692–2,068 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,880 | +4.3% | $1,764–2,156 | – |
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 27981
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27980 | Tyner | $1,240 | – |
| 27979 | Sunbury | $1,670 | – |
| 27983 | Windsor | $1,010 | $725 |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point | $1,390 | – |
| 27985 | Winfall | $1,190 | – |
| 27976 | South Mills | $1,560 | – |
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.