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Rent in Charlotte, NC 28281
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,890 (+5.6% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,670 | $1,560 | +7.1% | $1,503–1,837 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,740 | $1,630 | +6.7% | $1,566–1,914 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,790 | +5.6% | $1,701–2,079 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,200 | +5% | $2,079–2,541 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,940 | $2,800 | +5% | $2,646–3,234 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28278 | Charlotte | $2,120 | $1,702 |
| 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 |
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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.