Rent by ZIP · Carteret County
Rent in Beaufort, NC 28516
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,090 (-0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $944 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $840 | -1.2% | $747–913 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $840 | -1.2% | $747–913 | $512 ±$90 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,100 | -0.9% | $981–1,199 | $1,077 ±$100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,430 | -2.8% | $1,251–1,529 | $1,125 ±$301 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,810 | +0.6% | $1,638–2,002 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Carteret 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 Carteret County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,277.
What renters pay in 28516
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28515 | Bayboro | $1,010 | $786 |
| 28518 | Beulaville | $1,090 | $874 |
| 28513 | Ayden | $1,010 | $770 |
| 28519 | Bridgeton | $1,170 | – |
| 28512 | Atlantic Beach | $1,250 | $1,156 |
| 28511 | Atlantic | $1,240 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Carteret 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.