Rent by ZIP · Wilkes County
Rent in Hays, NC 28635
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+8.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $920 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $800 | +10% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $810 | +9.9% | $801–979 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $960 | +8.3% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,260 | +8.7% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,570 | +1.9% | $1,440–1,760 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28635
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28634 | Harmony | $1,060 | $665 |
| 28636 | Hiddenite | $1,210 | $763 |
| 28637 | Hildebran | $1,010 | $783 |
| 28638 | Hudson | $1,010 | $696 |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek | $1,180 | – |
| 28630 | Granite Falls | $1,130 | $817 |
Fair Market Rents across Wilkes 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.