Rent by ZIP · Gaston County
Rent in Lowell, NC 28098
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,610 (+13.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,603 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,240 | +14.5% | $1,278–1,562 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,480 | $1,300 | +13.8% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,578 ±$1,064 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,420 | +13.4% | $1,449–1,771 | $846 ±$88 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,750 | +12.6% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,663 ±$777 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,220 | +12.6% | $2,250–2,750 | $2,220 ±$68 |
Small Area FMRs for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,785.
What renters pay in 28098
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28097 | Locust | $1,020 | $841 |
| 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 Gaston 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.