Rent by ZIP · New Hanover County
Rent in Wilmington, NC 28401
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (+4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,274 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $980 | +6.1% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 | $1,300 | +6.2% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,215 ±$147 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,430 | +4.9% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,303 ±$114 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,880 | +4.8% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,408 ±$143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,090 | $2,240 | -6.7% | $1,881–2,299 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Wilmington, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Wilmington, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,705.
What renters pay in 28401
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28403 | Wilmington | $1,690 | $1,423 |
| 28405 | Wilmington | $1,740 | $1,341 |
| 28409 | Wilmington | $1,940 | $1,226 |
| 28411 | Wilmington | $2,100 | $1,788 |
| 28412 | Wilmington | $1,780 | $1,438 |
| 28420 | Ash | $1,300 | $1,279 |
Fair Market Rents across New Hanover 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.