Rent by ZIP · Rowan County
Rent in Spencer, NC 28159
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,290 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $932 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $1,040 | -2.9% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $1,050 | -1.9% | $927–1,133 | $506 ±$127 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,290 | 0% | $1,161–1,419 | $900 ±$307 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,700 | -3.5% | $1,476–1,804 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,160 | 0% | $1,944–2,376 | – |
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 28159
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28160 | Spindale | $1,010 | $696 |
| 28163 | Stanfield | $1,010 | $770 |
| 28164 | Stanley | $1,350 | $942 |
| 28152 | Shelby | $1,040 | $858 |
| 28166 | Troutman | $1,530 | $741 |
| 28167 | Union Mills | $1,120 | – |
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.