Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28204
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,380 (+2.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,735 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | $2,020 | +4% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,552 ±$109 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,190 | $2,120 | +3.3% | $1,971–2,409 | $1,706 ±$40 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,380 | $2,320 | +2.6% | $2,142–2,618 | $2,091 ±$193 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,910 | $2,860 | +1.7% | $2,619–3,201 | $1,831 ±$407 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,700 | $3,630 | +1.9% | $3,330–4,070 | – |
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 28204
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28203 | Charlotte | $2,680 | $2,477 |
| 28205 | Charlotte | $1,680 | $1,438 |
| 28202 | Charlotte | $2,680 | $2,290 |
| 28206 | Charlotte | $1,580 | $1,277 |
| 28207 | Charlotte | $1,960 | $1,691 |
| 28208 | Charlotte | $1,500 | $1,223 |
Fair Market Rents across Mecklenburg 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.