Rent by ZIP · Cherokee County
Rent in Murphy, NC 28906
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+8.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $797 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $780 | +2.6% | $720–880 | $508 ±$273 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $830 | +3.6% | $774–946 | $290 ±$92 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $930 | +8.6% | $909–1,111 | $798 ±$210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,280 | +4.7% | $1,206–1,474 | $929 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,480 | +7.4% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,114 ±$13 |
Small Area FMRs for the Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28906
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28905 | Marble | $1,140 | $954 |
| 28904 | Hayesville | $1,070 | $803 |
| 28909 | Warne | $1,030 | – |
| 28902 | Brasstown | $1,030 | – |
| 28901 | Andrews | $1,010 | $717 |
| 28903 | Culberson | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Cherokee 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.