Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28262
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,060 (+3.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,569 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,820 | $1,730 | +5.2% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,033 ±$193 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,890 | $1,820 | +3.8% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,416 ±$44 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,990 | +3.5% | $1,854–2,266 | $1,671 ±$44 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,450 | +2.9% | $2,268–2,772 | $1,818 ±$75 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,200 | $3,110 | +2.9% | $2,880–3,520 | $1,231 ±$897 |
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 28262
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28269 | Charlotte | $2,060 | $1,665 |
| 28270 | Charlotte | $2,080 | $1,754 |
| 28273 | Charlotte | $2,200 | $1,742 |
| 28277 | Charlotte | $2,340 | $1,875 |
| 28278 | Charlotte | $2,120 | $1,702 |
| 28227 | Charlotte | $1,770 | $1,367 |
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.