Rent by ZIP · Burke County
Rent in Rutherford College, NC 28671
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,140 (+5.6% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $850 | +12.9% | $864–1,056 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $900 | +6.7% | $864–1,056 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,080 | +5.6% | $1,026–1,254 | $590 ±$328 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,350 | +3% | $1,251–1,529 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,640 | +3.7% | $1,530–1,870 | – |
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 28671
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28670 | Ronda | $1,010 | $674 |
| 28669 | Roaring River | $1,030 | – |
| 28673 | Sherrills Ford | $1,620 | $1,213 |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss | $1,080 | $813 |
| 28675 | Sparta | $1,080 | $844 |
| 28676 | State Road | $1,010 | $587 |
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.