Rent by ZIP · Cleveland County
Rent in Shelby, NC 28152
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+11.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $973 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $760 | +15.8% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $770 | +14.3% | $792–968 | $994 ±$472 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $930 | +11.8% | $936–1,144 | $858 ±$83 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,290 | +11.6% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,327 ±$139 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,330 | +9.8% | $1,314–1,606 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Cleveland 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 Cleveland County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 28152
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28150 | Shelby | $1,040 | $899 |
| 28147 | Salisbury | $1,320 | $1,079 |
| 28146 | Salisbury | $1,140 | $1,096 |
| 28159 | Spencer | $1,290 | $900 |
| 28144 | Salisbury | $1,310 | $962 |
| 28160 | Spindale | $1,010 | $696 |
Fair Market Rents across Cleveland 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.