Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28209
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,930 (+3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,710 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,700 | $1,630 | +4.3% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,721 ±$172 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,770 | $1,710 | +3.5% | $1,593–1,947 | $1,655 ±$59 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,870 | +3.2% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,694 ±$176 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,300 | +2.6% | $2,124–2,596 | $1,997 ±$200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,000 | $2,920 | +2.7% | $2,700–3,300 | – |
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 28209
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28208 | Charlotte | $1,500 | $1,223 |
| 28210 | Charlotte | $1,940 | $1,641 |
| 28207 | Charlotte | $1,960 | $1,691 |
| 28211 | Charlotte | $2,090 | $1,783 |
| 28206 | Charlotte | $1,580 | $1,277 |
| 28212 | Charlotte | $1,750 | $1,418 |
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.