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Rent in New Bern, NC 28561
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,250 (+5% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $900 | +5.6% | $855–1,045 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $910 | +5.5% | $864–1,056 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,190 | +5% | $1,125–1,375 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,600 | +3.1% | $1,485–1,815 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,990 | $2,000 | -0.5% | $1,791–2,189 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Craven 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 Craven County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,246.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28560 | New Bern | $1,170 | $944 |
| 28562 | New Bern | $1,260 | $1,113 |
| 28557 | Morehead City | $1,350 | $1,107 |
| 28556 | Merritt | $1,260 | – |
| 28555 | Maysville | $1,310 | $744 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | $1,280 | – |
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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.