Rent by ZIP · Rowan County
Rent in Rockwell, NC 28138
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,250 (+0.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $966 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $990 | 0% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $1,000 | +1% | $909–1,111 | $595 ±$339 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,240 | +0.8% | $1,125–1,375 | $903 ±$86 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,620 | -2.5% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,097 ±$41 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $2,070 | 0% | $1,863–2,277 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Rowan County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Rowan County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,262.
What renters pay in 28138
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28137 | Richfield | $1,310 | $829 |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton | $1,120 | $780 |
| 28136 | Polkville | $1,040 | – |
| 28135 | Polkton | $1,320 | $1,033 |
| 28134 | Pineville | $2,010 | $1,592 |
| 28133 | Peachland | $1,250 | $491 |
Fair Market Rents across Rowan 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.