Rent by ZIP · Transylvania County
Rent in Sapphire, NC 28774
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,830 (+4.6% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,410 | +8.5% | $1,377–1,683 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,440 | +8.3% | $1,404–1,716 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,750 | +4.6% | $1,647–2,013 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,190 | +8.2% | $2,133–2,607 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,510 | +4% | $2,349–2,871 | – |
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 28774
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28773 | Saluda | $1,660 | $1,229 |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain | $1,250 | – |
| 28772 | Rosman | $1,330 | $926 |
| 28771 | Robbinsville | $1,010 | $654 |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | $1,010 | $765 |
| 28778 | Swannanoa | $1,660 | $996 |
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.