Rent by ZIP · Buncombe County
Rent in Asheville, NC 28801
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,960 (-1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,232 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,550 | +0.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $340 ±$57 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 | $1,810 | -0.6% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,110 ±$124 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,980 | -1% | $1,764–2,156 | $1,471 ±$190 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,410 | -2.9% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,854 ±$253 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,270 | $3,320 | -1.5% | $2,943–3,597 | $1,404 ±$51 |
Small Area FMRs for the Asheville, NC MSA. 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 Asheville, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,866.
What renters pay in 28801
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28803 | Asheville | $2,190 | $1,695 |
| 28804 | Asheville | $2,140 | $1,594 |
| 28805 | Asheville | $1,890 | $1,338 |
| 28806 | Asheville | $1,850 | $1,183 |
| 28802 | Asheville | $1,950 | – |
| 28813 | Asheville | $1,950 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Buncombe 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.