Rent by ZIP · Watauga County
Rent in Deep Gap, NC 28618
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (+14.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,250 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $790 | +17.7% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $940 | +20.2% | $1,017–1,243 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,150 | +14.8% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,246 ±$211 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,440 | +20.8% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,263 ±$559 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,930 | +13.5% | $1,971–2,409 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Watauga 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 Watauga County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,311.
What renters pay in 28618
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28617 | Crumpler | $1,010 | $910 |
| 28619 | Drexel | $1,010 | $835 |
| 28615 | Creston | $1,010 | $536 |
| 28621 | Elkin | $1,060 | $819 |
| 28622 | Elk Park | $1,170 | $730 |
| 28613 | Conover | $1,130 | $843 |
Fair Market Rents across Watauga 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.