Rent by ZIP · Carter County
Rent in Watauga, TN 37694
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (+1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $755 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $810 | -1.2% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $810 | 0% | $729–891 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,010 | +1% | $918–1,122 | $760 ±$45 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,260 | 0% | $1,134–1,386 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,410 | -0.7% | $1,260–1,540 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Johnson City, TN MSA. 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 Johnson City, TN MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,211.
What renters pay in 37694
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37692 | Unicoi | $1,130 | $740 |
| 37691 | Trade | $1,040 | – |
| 37690 | Telford | $1,240 | – |
| 37688 | Shady Valley | $1,040 | – |
| 37687 | Roan Mountain | $1,050 | – |
| 37686 | Piney Flats | $1,390 | $1,020 |
Fair Market Rents across Carter County, TN · All TN 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.