Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Columbus, NC 28722
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,070 (+3.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,863 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $860 | -7% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $870 | +8% | $846–1,034 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $1,030 | +3.9% | $963–1,177 | $2,406 ±$1,444 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,420 | +4.2% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,421 ±$562 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,730 | +3.5% | $1,611–1,969 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Polk 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 Polk County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28722
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28721 | Clyde | $1,660 | $1,275 |
| 28723 | Cullowhee | $1,110 | $909 |
| 28720 | Chimney Rock | $1,520 | – |
| 28719 | Cherokee | $1,120 | $836 |
| 28725 | Dillsboro | $1,180 | $1,263 |
| 28718 | Cedar Mountain | $1,390 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Polk 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.