Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28212
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,750 (+2.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,362 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 | $1,480 | +4.1% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,464 ±$187 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,610 | $1,550 | +3.9% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,176 ±$48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,700 | +2.9% | $1,575–1,925 | $1,418 ±$46 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $2,090 | +2.4% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,524 ±$156 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,660 | +2.3% | $2,448–2,992 | $2,000 ±$631 |
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 28212
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28211 | Charlotte | $2,090 | $1,783 |
| 28213 | Charlotte | $1,650 | $1,378 |
| 28210 | Charlotte | $1,940 | $1,641 |
| 28214 | Charlotte | $1,940 | $972 |
| 28209 | Charlotte | $1,930 | $1,694 |
| 28215 | Charlotte | $1,910 | $1,297 |
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.