Rent by ZIP · Transylvania County
Rent in Penrose, NC 28766
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,660 (+7.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,217 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,170 | +11.1% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,220 | +23.8% | $1,359–1,661 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,540 | +7.8% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,417 ±$210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,850 | +9.2% | $1,818–2,222 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,340 | +18.8% | $2,502–3,058 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,386.
What renters pay in 28766
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28768 | Pisgah Forest | $1,660 | $824 |
| 28763 | Otto | $1,010 | – |
| 28762 | Old Fort | $1,660 | $1,003 |
| 28761 | Nebo | $1,170 | $1,124 |
| 28771 | Robbinsville | $1,010 | $654 |
| 28772 | Rosman | $1,330 | $926 |
Fair Market Rents across Transylvania 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.