Rent by ZIP · Carteret County
Rent in Emerald Isle, NC 28594
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,860 (+10.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,704 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,280 | +10.2% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,290 | +10.1% | $1,278–1,562 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,690 | +10.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,288 ±$340 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,170 | +7.8% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,541 ±$246 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,770 | +12.3% | $2,799–3,421 | $2,734 ±$35 |
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 28594
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28590 | Winterville | $1,270 | $1,101 |
| 28587 | Vandemere | $1,010 | – |
| 28586 | Vanceboro | $1,080 | $759 |
| 28585 | Trenton | $1,060 | $834 |
| 28584 | Swansboro | $1,580 | $768 |
| 28582 | Stella | $1,220 | – |
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.