Rent by ZIP · Caldwell County
Rent in Lenoir, NC 28645
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,060 (-7.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $733 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $790 | +7.6% | $765–935 | $406 ±$127 |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $910 | -2.2% | $801–979 | $508 ±$173 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,150 | -7.8% | $954–1,166 | $726 ±$36 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,400 | -2.9% | $1,224–1,496 | $844 ±$79 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,930 | -7.8% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,017 ±$251 |
Small Area FMRs for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA. 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,147.
What renters pay in 28645
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28644 | Laurel Springs | $1,040 | – |
| 28643 | Lansing | $1,350 | $1,011 |
| 28642 | Jonesville | $1,010 | $847 |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge | $1,010 | – |
| 28649 | Mc Grady | $1,020 | – |
| 28640 | Jefferson | $1,010 | $787 |
Fair Market Rents across Caldwell 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.