Rent by ZIP · Columbus County
Rent in Whiteville, NC 28472
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+10.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $845 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $730 | +20.5% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $730 | +21.9% | $801–979 | $836 ±$222 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $940 | +10.6% | $936–1,144 | $894 ±$179 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,130 | +9.7% | $1,116–1,364 | $866 ±$66 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,240 | +10.5% | $1,233–1,507 | $870 ±$184 |
Small Area FMRs for the Columbus County, NC. 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 Columbus County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28472
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28470 | Shallotte | $1,410 | $872 |
| 28469 | Ocean Isle Beach | $1,290 | $539 |
| 28468 | Sunset Beach | $1,610 | $1,372 |
| 28467 | Calabash | $1,710 | $1,361 |
| 28466 | Wallace | $1,050 | $857 |
| 28478 | Willard | $1,050 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Columbus 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.