Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28273
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,200 (+3.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,729 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,940 | $1,860 | +4.3% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,257 ±$297 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,020 | $1,940 | +4.1% | $1,818–2,222 | $1,446 ±$65 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,200 | $2,130 | +3.3% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,742 ±$26 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,620 | +2.7% | $2,421–2,959 | $1,854 ±$108 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,420 | $3,330 | +2.7% | $3,078–3,762 | $2,414 ±$286 |
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 28273
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28270 | Charlotte | $2,080 | $1,754 |
| 28269 | Charlotte | $2,060 | $1,665 |
| 28277 | Charlotte | $2,340 | $1,875 |
| 28278 | Charlotte | $2,120 | $1,702 |
| 28262 | Charlotte | $2,060 | $1,671 |
| 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.