Section 8 rent in Transylvania County, NC

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Transylvania County, NC, covering 12 ZIP codes.

$1,328Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,461Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
12ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$770$1,083$1,350$1,191
1 Bedroom$780$1,125$1,450$1,238
2 Bedrooms$1,020$1,328$1,610$1,461
3 Bedrooms$1,230$1,668$2,040$1,834
4 Bedrooms$1,570$2,112$2,700$2,323

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,656$31,872
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,984$47,808
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,312$63,744
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,672$80,064

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any North Carolina multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 12 of 12 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
28759 $1,450 $1,610 $2,040 $2,700
28774 $1,310 $1,560 $1,980 $2,200
28739 $1,350 $1,520 $1,950 $2,570
28742 $1,350 $1,520 $1,950 $2,570
28766 $1,350 $1,520 $1,950 $2,570
28768 $1,350 $1,520 $1,950 $2,570
28718 $1,020 $1,250 $1,530 $1,960
28712 $880 $1,160 $1,400 $1,740
28772 $870 $1,140 $1,370 $1,710
28708 $890 $1,100 $1,340 $1,610
28747 $780 $1,020 $1,230 $1,570
28783 $900 $1,020 $1,320 $1,570

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Transylvania County, NC?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Transylvania County, NC is $1,328 per month, ranging from $1,020 to $1,610 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,461.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Transylvania County, NC, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,020 to $1,610 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in North Carolina?
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