NC/Orange County/CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC
CitySAFMR
Orange County
Found 5 ZIPs
Zillow
BRFMR
Eff. Rent
0 BR$1,420 – $1,610▼$1,180 – $1,660
1 BR$1,510 – $1,700▼$1,230 – $1,610
2 BR$1,710 – $1,940▼$1,510 – $1,770
3 BR$2,120 – $2,420▼$1,830 – $2,350
4 BR$2,530 – $2,900▼$1,970 – $2,830
5 BR$2,990▼—
6 BR$3,438▼—
7 BR$3,954▼—
8 BR$4,547▼—

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Market Alignment

FMR / market rent by bedroom.

Studio
Studio- 1 ZIP
0.95ratio
FMR$1,610
Market$1,690
vs market-$80

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
Studio- 2 ZIPs
1.14ratio range
Median FMR$1,440
Median Market$1,260
vs market+$180

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
Studio- 1 ZIP
1.15ratio
FMR$1,580
Market$1,370
vs market+$210

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
Studio- 1 ZIP
1.20ratio
FMR$1,420
Market$1,180
vs market+$240

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
0.95-1.20
1 BR
1 BR- 1 ZIP
1.06ratio
FMR$1,700
Market$1,610
vs market+$90

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1 BR- 1 ZIP
1.15ratio
FMR$1,680
Market$1,460
vs market+$220

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1 BR- 3 ZIPs
1.22-1.23ratio range
Median FMR$1,520
Median Market$1,250
vs market+$270

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

3
1.06-1.23
2 BR
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.00ratio
FMR$1,710
Market$1,710
vs market+$0

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.10ratio
FMR$1,940
Market$1,770
vs market+$170

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
2 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.15ratio range
Median FMR$1,730
Median Market$1,510
vs market+$220

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.20ratio
FMR$1,910
Market$1,590
vs market+$320

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
1.00-1.20
3 BR
3 BR- 1 ZIP
0.87ratio
FMR$2,120
Market$2,450
vs market-$330

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

1
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.01ratio
FMR$2,360
Market$2,340
vs market+$20

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.03ratio
FMR$2,420
Market$2,350
vs market+$70

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
3 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.18ratio range
Median FMR$2,160
Median Market$1,830
vs market+$330

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
0.87-1.18
4 BR
4 BR- 1 ZIP
0.85ratio
FMR$2,530
Market$2,960
vs market-$430

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

1
4 BR- 1 ZIP
1.00ratio
FMR$2,770
Market$2,770
vs market+$0

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
4 BR- 1 ZIP
1.02ratio
FMR$2,900
Market$2,830
vs market+$70

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
4 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.32ratio range
Median FMR$2,600
Median Market$1,970
vs market+$630

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
0.85-1.32
0.700.800.901.001.101.201.30aligned range

Voucher alignment varies significantly by bedroom size in this area.

Historical
FY 2022-2026

Data freshness

FMR
FY2026
Market rent
last ~365 days
About this result(HUD FMR/SAFMR details)

This page shows HUD Fair Market Rent data for CHAPEL HILL, NC (NC) for FY 2026. Fair Market Rent (FMR) is a HUD benchmark used to determine payment standards for programs like the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.

Values are shown for 0–4 bedroom units. In some metro areas HUD publishes Small Area FMR (SAFMR) at the ZIP-code level; otherwise the county/metropolitan-area FMR applies. This result is labeled SAFMR based on HUD's designation for the area and the available data.

Tip: use these numbers as a starting point and confirm local program rules (payment standards may differ from HUD's published FMR). If you're comparing neighborhoods, SAFMR ZIP ranges can highlight variation within the same county.

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CHAPEL HILL, NC fair market rent and Section 8 rent limits

The FY 2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) page for CHAPEL HILL, NC shows monthly rent limits by bedroom size for Housing Choice Voucher and Section 8 comparisons. The 2 bedroom fair market rent is $1,730 and the 4 bedroom fair market rent is $2,600.

Use this page for searches like CHAPEL HILL, NC FMR, CHAPEL HILL, NC fair market rent, and CHAPEL HILL, NC Section 8 payment standards. Local housing authorities can set payment standards above or below published HUD FMR, so confirm program rules before underwriting a property.

FY 2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom size for CHAPEL HILL, NC
Bedroom sizeHUD FMR
Studio$1,440
1 bedroom$1,520
2 bedroom$1,730
3 bedroom$2,160
4 bedroom$2,600
Orange County fair market rent27514 FMR27515 FMR27516 FMR27517 FMR27599 FMR