Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28205
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,680 (+3.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,460 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $1,410 | +5% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,468 ±$93 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,540 | $1,480 | +4.1% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,319 ±$81 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,620 | +3.7% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,438 ±$73 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,050 | $2,000 | +2.5% | $1,845–2,255 | $1,756 ±$140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,530 | +3.2% | $2,349–2,871 | $1,732 ±$113 |
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 28205
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28204 | Charlotte | $2,380 | $2,091 |
| 28206 | Charlotte | $1,580 | $1,277 |
| 28203 | Charlotte | $2,680 | $2,477 |
| 28207 | Charlotte | $1,960 | $1,691 |
| 28202 | Charlotte | $2,680 | $2,290 |
| 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.