Rent by ZIP · New Hanover County
Rent in Carolina Beach, NC 28428
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,840 (+2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,505 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,230 | +4.1% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,630 | +3.7% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,340 ±$341 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,790 | +2.8% | $1,656–2,024 | $1,204 ±$238 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,350 | +3% | $2,178–2,662 | $2,150 ±$131 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,500 | -3.2% | $2,178–2,662 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,705.
What renters pay in 28428
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28429 | Castle Hayne | $1,500 | $860 |
| 28430 | Cerro Gordo | $1,010 | – |
| 28425 | Burgaw | $1,070 | $813 |
| 28431 | Chadbourn | $1,010 | $756 |
| 28424 | Brunswick | $1,010 | – |
| 28432 | Clarendon | $1,190 | – |
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.