Rent by ZIP · Lenoir County
Rent in Kinston, NC 28501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,080 (-9.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $799 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $900 | -10% | $729–891 | $643 ±$144 |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $910 | -9.9% | $738–902 | $470 ±$147 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,190 | -9.2% | $972–1,188 | $785 ±$105 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,600 | -10% | $1,296–1,584 | $867 ±$31 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,990 | -9.5% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,256 ±$406 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lenoir County, NC. 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 Lenoir County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28504 | Kinston | $1,050 | $921 |
| 28508 | Albertson | $1,210 | $1,099 |
| 28509 | Alliance | $1,090 | – |
| 28510 | Arapahoe | $1,320 | $725 |
| 28511 | Atlantic | $1,240 | – |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach | $1,250 | $1,156 |
Fair Market Rents across Lenoir 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.