Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28270
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,080 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,763 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,830 | $1,770 | +3.4% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,675 ±$152 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,910 | $1,850 | +3.2% | $1,719–2,101 | $1,489 ±$151 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,080 | $2,030 | +2.5% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,754 ±$106 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,500 | +1.6% | $2,286–2,794 | $1,929 ±$223 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,230 | $3,170 | +1.9% | $2,907–3,553 | $2,759 ±$137 |
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 28270
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 |
| 28273 | Charlotte | $2,200 | $1,742 |
| 28277 | Charlotte | $2,340 | $1,875 |
| 28262 | Charlotte | $2,060 | $1,671 |
| 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.