Rent by ZIP · Buncombe County
Rent in Asheville, NC 28803
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,190 (-9.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,556 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,740 | $1,900 | -8.4% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,300 ±$120 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,010 | $2,220 | -9.5% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,410 ±$134 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,190 | $2,430 | -9.9% | $1,971–2,409 | $1,695 ±$90 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,950 | -9.8% | $2,394–2,926 | $1,620 ±$128 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,680 | $4,080 | -9.8% | $3,312–4,048 | $2,723 ±$565 |
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 28803
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28804 | Asheville | $2,140 | $1,594 |
| 28801 | Asheville | $1,960 | $1,471 |
| 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.