Rent by ZIP · Swain County
Rent in Cherokee, NC 28719
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $892 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $890 | +11.2% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $1,000 | +1% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,110 | +0.9% | $1,008–1,232 | $836 ±$457 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,330 | +8.3% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,137 ±$190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,570 | +5.7% | $1,494–1,826 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Swain 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 Swain County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28719
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain | $1,390 | – |
| 28720 | Chimney Rock | $1,520 | – |
| 28717 | Cashiers | $1,410 | – |
| 28721 | Clyde | $1,660 | $1,275 |
| 28716 | Canton | $1,660 | $1,006 |
| 28722 | Columbus | $1,070 | $2,406 |
Fair Market Rents across Swain 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.