Rent by ZIP · Catawba County
Rent in Catawba, NC 28609
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,520 (+10.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,238 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 | $1,070 | +18.7% | $1,143–1,397 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,140 | +12.3% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,370 | +10.9% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,359 ±$464 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,720 | +7.6% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,167 ±$475 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,080 | +8.7% | $2,034–2,486 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA. 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,147.
What renters pay in 28609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28610 | Claremont | $1,170 | $844 |
| 28607 | Boone | $1,340 | $1,209 |
| 28606 | Boomer | $1,070 | – |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs | $1,130 | $848 |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock | $1,330 | $1,121 |
| 28613 | Conover | $1,130 | $843 |
Fair Market Rents across Catawba 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.