Rent by ZIP · McDowell County
Rent in Nebo, NC 28761
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,170 (+18.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,088 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $830 | +20.5% | $900–1,100 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $840 | +25% | $945–1,155 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $990 | +18.2% | $1,053–1,287 | $1,124 ±$38 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,260 | +18.3% | $1,341–1,639 | $863 ±$484 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,420 | +9.9% | $1,404–1,716 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the McDowell 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 McDowell County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28761
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28762 | Old Fort | $1,660 | $1,003 |
| 28759 | Mills River | $2,270 | $1,023 |
| 28763 | Otto | $1,010 | – |
| 28756 | Mill Spring | $1,660 | $617 |
| 28766 | Penrose | $1,660 | $1,417 |
| 28754 | Mars Hill | $1,660 | $789 |
Fair Market Rents across McDowell 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.