Rent by ZIP · Haywood County
Rent in Waynesville, NC 28786
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,310 (+0.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,081 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $1,100 | -3.6% | $954–1,166 | $675 ±$77 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,190 | -1.7% | $1,053–1,287 | $1,037 ±$103 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,300 | +0.8% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,061 ±$126 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,560 | 0% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,315 ±$357 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,950 | +12.3% | $1,971–2,409 | $1,746 ±$48 |
Small Area FMRs for the Haywood County, NC. 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 Haywood County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,250.
What renters pay in 28786
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28785 | Waynesville | $1,270 | $1,234 |
| 28787 | Weaverville | $1,820 | $1,404 |
| 28788 | Webster | $1,490 | – |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee | $1,230 | – |
| 28789 | Whittier | $1,220 | $1,038 |
| 28782 | Tryon | $1,230 | $1,497 |
Fair Market Rents across Haywood 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.