Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,830 (+6.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,622 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,610 | $1,500 | +7.3% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,440 ±$187 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,680 | $1,570 | +7% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,374 ±$74 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,720 | +6.4% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,662 ±$92 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,120 | +5.2% | $2,007–2,453 | $1,922 ±$228 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,840 | $2,690 | +5.6% | $2,556–3,124 | $2,385 ±$302 |
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 28226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28227 | Charlotte | $1,770 | $1,367 |
| 28217 | Charlotte | $2,030 | $1,652 |
| 28216 | Charlotte | $1,840 | $1,549 |
| 28215 | Charlotte | $1,910 | $1,297 |
| 28214 | Charlotte | $1,940 | $972 |
| 28213 | Charlotte | $1,650 | $1,378 |
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.