Rent by ZIP · Jackson County
Rent in Sylva, NC 28779
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,110 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $827 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $890 | +5.6% | $846–1,034 | $1,011 ±$596 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $1,000 | +1% | $909–1,111 | $525 ±$344 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $1,110 | 0% | $999–1,221 | $778 ±$122 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,330 | 0% | $1,197–1,463 | $986 ±$358 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,570 | +5.7% | $1,494–1,826 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Jackson 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 Jackson County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,039.
What renters pay in 28779
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28778 | Swannanoa | $1,660 | $996 |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | $1,010 | $765 |
| 28781 | Topton | $1,020 | – |
| 28782 | Tryon | $1,230 | $1,497 |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain | $1,250 | – |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee | $1,230 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Jackson 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.