Rent by ZIP · Buncombe County
Rent in Leicester, NC 28748
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,670 (+7.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,187 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,210 | +9.9% | $1,197–1,463 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,410 | +8.5% | $1,377–1,683 | $706 ±$399 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,550 | +7.7% | $1,503–1,837 | $916 ±$350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,880 | +6.9% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,153 ±$93 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,600 | +6.9% | $2,502–3,058 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Asheville, NC MSA. 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 Asheville, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,866.
What renters pay in 28748
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway | $1,520 | – |
| 28746 | Lake Lure | $1,660 | $773 |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska | $1,290 | – |
| 28751 | Maggie Valley | $1,260 | $1,044 |
| 28752 | Marion | $1,010 | $721 |
| 28743 | Hot Springs | $1,660 | $587 |
Fair Market Rents across Buncombe 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.