Rent in Albemarle, NC
Across Albemarle's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $940 a month, with figures from $868–$1,012. The highest typical rent is in 28002 ($1,012) and the lowest in 28001 ($868). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Stanly County pay about 0.57% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $769 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $673 | $572–$774 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $940 | $868–$1,012 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,309 | $1,229–$1,388 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,201 | $955–$1,447 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Albemarle ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Albemarle, NC?
- About $940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $868–$1,012. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Albemarle, NC?
- About $673 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $572–$774. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Albemarle, NC?
- About $1,309 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,229–$1,388. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Albemarle, NC?
- About $769 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $769. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Albemarle, NC?
- About $1,201 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $955–$1,447. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Albemarle ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28002 has the highest typical rent at $1,012 a month, and 28001 the lowest at $868.
- What is the property tax rate in Albemarle, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Stanly County pay a typical 0.57% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Albemarle rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).