Rent by ZIP · Carteret County
Rent in Morehead City, NC 28557
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (+6.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,149 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $960 | +7.3% | $927–1,133 | $798 ±$352 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $970 | +6.2% | $927–1,133 | $911 ±$202 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,270 | +6.3% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,107 ±$77 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,630 | +4.3% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,319 ±$345 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,080 | +8.2% | $2,025–2,475 | $2,024 ±$940 |
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 28557
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28556 | Merritt | $1,260 | – |
| 28555 | Maysville | $1,310 | $744 |
| 28560 | New Bern | $1,170 | $944 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | $1,280 | – |
| 28562 | New Bern | $1,260 | $1,113 |
| 28551 | La Grange | $1,120 | $717 |
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.