Rent by ZIP · Buncombe County
Rent in Arden, NC 28704
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,070 (+1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,400 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,640 | $1,600 | +2.5% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,201 ±$871 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,900 | $1,870 | +1.6% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,506 ±$189 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,070 | $2,050 | +1% | $1,863–2,277 | $1,456 ±$119 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,490 | -0.8% | $2,223–2,717 | $1,275 ±$244 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,450 | $3,440 | +0.3% | $3,105–3,795 | – |
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 28704
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28705 | Bakersville | $1,120 | $823 |
| 28702 | Almond | $1,030 | – |
| 28701 | Alexander | $1,660 | $1,008 |
| 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.