Rent by ZIP · Wilkes County
Rent in Moravian Falls, NC 28654
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,260 (+5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $819 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $1,010 | +5.9% | $963–1,177 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $1,030 | +5.8% | $981–1,199 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,200 | +5% | $1,134–1,386 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,600 | +4.4% | $1,503–1,837 | $736 ±$612 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,990 | -3% | $1,737–2,123 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28654
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | Morganton | $1,660 | $877 |
| 28651 | Millers Creek | $1,010 | $665 |
| 28657 | Newland | $1,010 | $771 |
| 28650 | Maiden | $1,010 | $712 |
| 28658 | Newton | $1,260 | $886 |
| 28649 | Mc Grady | $1,020 | – |
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.