Rent by ZIP · Rowan County
Rent in Salisbury, NC 28144
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,310 (+4.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $972 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $990 | +4% | $927–1,133 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $1,000 | +5% | $945–1,155 | $794 ±$236 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,250 | +4.8% | $1,179–1,441 | $962 ±$140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,640 | +1.2% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,073 ±$224 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $2,100 | +4.3% | $1,971–2,409 | $2,229 ±$306 |
Small Area FMRs for the Rowan County, NC 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 Rowan County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,262.
What renters pay in 28144
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28146 | Salisbury | $1,140 | $1,096 |
| 28147 | Salisbury | $1,320 | $1,079 |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton | $1,120 | $780 |
| 28138 | Rockwell | $1,250 | $903 |
| 28150 | Shelby | $1,040 | $899 |
| 28137 | Richfield | $1,310 | $829 |
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.