Rent by ZIP · Burke County
Rent in Drexel, NC 28619
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+6.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $759 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $740 | +14.9% | $765–935 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $770 | +10.4% | $765–935 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $950 | +6.3% | $909–1,111 | $835 ±$318 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,210 | +2.5% | $1,116–1,364 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,420 | +6.3% | $1,359–1,661 | – |
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 28619
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28618 | Deep Gap | $1,320 | $1,246 |
| 28617 | Crumpler | $1,010 | $910 |
| 28621 | Elkin | $1,060 | $819 |
| 28622 | Elk Park | $1,170 | $730 |
| 28615 | Creston | $1,010 | $536 |
| 28623 | Ennice | $1,070 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Burke 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.