Rent by ZIP · Rutherford County
Rent in Chimney Rock, NC 28720
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,520 (+9.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,717 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,200 | +7.5% | $1,161–1,419 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,210 | +7.4% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,390 | +9.4% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,920 | +5.7% | $1,827–2,233 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,060 | $2,000 | +3% | $1,854–2,266 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Rutherford County, NC. 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 Rutherford County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28720
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28719 | Cherokee | $1,120 | $836 |
| 28721 | Clyde | $1,660 | $1,275 |
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain | $1,390 | – |
| 28722 | Columbus | $1,070 | $2,406 |
| 28717 | Cashiers | $1,410 | – |
| 28723 | Cullowhee | $1,110 | $909 |
Fair Market Rents across Rutherford 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.