Rent by ZIP · Craven County
Rent in New Bern, NC 28562
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,260 (+5.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,144 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $900 | +6.7% | $864–1,056 | $1,177 ±$219 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $910 | +6.6% | $873–1,067 | $679 ±$221 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,190 | +5.9% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,113 ±$105 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,600 | +3.8% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,338 ±$93 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,990 | +1% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,369 ±$165 |
Small Area FMRs for the Craven 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 Craven County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,246.
What renters pay in 28562
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28560 | New Bern | $1,170 | $944 |
| 28557 | Morehead City | $1,350 | $1,107 |
| 28556 | Merritt | $1,260 | – |
| 28555 | Maysville | $1,310 | $744 |
| 28570 | Newport | $1,170 | $953 |
| 28553 | Marshallberg | $1,280 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Craven 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.