Rent by ZIP · Mitchell County
Rent in Bakersville, NC 28705
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+6.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $864 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $790 | +7.6% | $765–935 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $800 | +7.5% | $774–946 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,050 | +6.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $823 ±$90 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,290 | +3.1% | $1,197–1,463 | $986 ±$171 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,430 | +2.8% | $1,323–1,617 | $772 ±$184 |
Small Area FMRs for the Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28705
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28704 | Arden | $2,070 | $1,456 |
| 28707 | Balsam | $1,090 | – |
| 28702 | Almond | $1,030 | – |
| 28708 | Balsam Grove | $1,230 | – |
| 28701 | Alexander | $1,660 | $1,008 |
| 28709 | Barnardsville | $2,170 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Mitchell 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.