Rent by ZIP · Macon County
Rent in Highlands, NC 28741
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,290 (+4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $836 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $870 | +4.6% | $819–1,001 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $1,040 | +4.8% | $981–1,199 | $955 ±$244 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,230 | +4.9% | $1,161–1,419 | $830 ±$186 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,490 | +5.4% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,824 ±$219 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,660 | +1.8% | $1,521–1,859 | $785 ±$584 |
Small Area FMRs for the Macon 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 Macon County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,015.
What renters pay in 28741
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28740 | Green Mountain | $1,220 | – |
| 28742 | Horse Shoe | $2,000 | – |
| 28739 | Hendersonville | $1,660 | $1,136 |
| 28743 | Hot Springs | $1,660 | $587 |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska | $1,290 | – |
| 28736 | Glenville | $1,220 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Macon 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.