Rent by ZIP · Carteret County
Rent in Smyrna, NC 28579
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,280 (+16.4% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $840 | +15.5% | $873–1,067 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $840 | +16.7% | $882–1,078 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,100 | +16.4% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,430 | +12.6% | $1,449–1,771 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,140 | $1,810 | +18.2% | $1,926–2,354 | – |
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 28579
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households2114% of occupied homes
No cash rent21households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28578 | Seven Springs | $1,120 | $941 |
| 28580 | Snow Hill | $1,010 | $781 |
| 28577 | Sealevel | $1,240 | – |
| 28581 | Stacy | $1,280 | – |
| 28582 | Stella | $1,220 | – |
| 28575 | Salter Path | $1,250 | – |
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.