Rent by ZIP · Stanly County
Rent in Locust, NC 28097
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (+7.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $876 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $800 | -2.5% | $702–858 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $810 | -2.5% | $711–869 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $950 | +7.4% | $918–1,122 | $841 ±$44 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,290 | +7% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,325 ±$294 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,520 | -3.3% | $1,323–1,617 | $2,574 ±$291 |
Small Area FMRs for the Stanly County, NC. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Stanly County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28097
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28098 | Lowell | $1,610 | $846 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton | $1,090 | $912 |
| 28091 | Lilesville | $1,130 | $786 |
| 28090 | Lawndale | $1,010 | $563 |
| 28089 | Lattimore | $1,040 | – |
| 28088 | Landis | $1,280 | $487 |
Fair Market Rents across Stanly 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.