Rent by ZIP · Mecklenburg County
Rent in Charlotte, NC 28278
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,120 (+1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,786 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,870 | $1,810 | +3.3% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,597 ±$168 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,950 | $1,900 | +2.6% | $1,755–2,145 | $1,462 ±$56 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,120 | $2,080 | +1.9% | $1,908–2,332 | $1,702 ±$110 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,560 | +1.2% | $2,331–2,849 | $1,962 ±$164 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,290 | $3,250 | +1.2% | $2,961–3,619 | $2,495 ±$190 |
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 28278
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28277 | Charlotte | $2,340 | $1,875 |
| 28273 | Charlotte | $2,200 | $1,742 |
| 28270 | Charlotte | $2,080 | $1,754 |
| 28269 | Charlotte | $2,060 | $1,665 |
| 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.