Rent by ZIP · Rutherford County
Rent in Forest City, NC 28043
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+8.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $783 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $800 | +7.5% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $810 | +7.4% | $783–957 | $562 ±$118 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $930 | +8.6% | $909–1,111 | $781 ±$25 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,270 | +6.3% | $1,215–1,485 | $875 ±$67 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,330 | +3% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28043
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28042 | Fallston | $1,010 | $731 |
| 28040 | Ellenboro | $1,010 | $741 |
| 28039 | East Spencer | $1,310 | – |
| 28037 | Denver | $1,320 | $816 |
| 28036 | Davidson | $2,040 | $1,684 |
| 28034 | Dallas | $1,070 | $835 |
Fair Market Rents across Rutherford 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.