Rent by ZIP · Catawba County
Rent in Newton, NC 28658
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 $948 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $940 | +12.8% | $954–1,166 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $990 | +7.1% | $954–1,166 | $911 ±$323 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,200 | +5% | $1,134–1,386 | $886 ±$78 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,500 | +2.7% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,043 ±$135 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,820 | +2.7% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,161 ±$178 |
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 28658
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28657 | Newland | $1,010 | $771 |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro | $1,050 | $704 |
| 28660 | Olin | $1,210 | – |
| 28655 | Morganton | $1,660 | $877 |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls | $1,260 | – |
| 28663 | Piney Creek | $1,050 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Catawba 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.