Rent by ZIP · Buncombe County
Rent in Alexander, NC 28701
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,660 (-7.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,128 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,400 | -7.1% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,630 | -7.4% | $1,359–1,661 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,790 | -7.3% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,008 ±$496 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $2,180 | -7.8% | $1,809–2,211 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $3,000 | -7.3% | $2,502–3,058 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Asheville, 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 Asheville, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,866.
What renters pay in 28701
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28702 | Almond | $1,030 | – |
| 28704 | Arden | $2,070 | $1,456 |
| 28705 | Bakersville | $1,120 | $823 |
| 28707 | Balsam | $1,090 | – |
| 28708 | Balsam Grove | $1,230 | – |
| 28709 | Barnardsville | $2,170 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Buncombe 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.