Rent by ZIP · New Hanover County
Rent in Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,560 (+3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,336 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,780 | $1,700 | +4.7% | $1,602–1,958 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,350 | $2,250 | +4.4% | $2,115–2,585 | $868 ±$830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,560 | $2,470 | +3.6% | $2,304–2,816 | $1,659 ±$660 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,360 | $3,240 | +3.7% | $3,024–3,696 | $2,828 ±$429 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,360 | $3,450 | -2.6% | $3,024–3,696 | – |
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 28480
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28479 | Winnabow | $1,590 | $1,350 |
| 28478 | Willard | $1,050 | – |
| 28472 | Whiteville | $1,040 | $894 |
| 28470 | Shallotte | $1,410 | $872 |
| 28469 | Ocean Isle Beach | $1,290 | $539 |
| 28468 | Sunset Beach | $1,610 | $1,372 |
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.