Rent in Bessemer City, NC
A 2-bedroom in Bessemer City, NC (ZIP 28016) typically rents for about $974 a month, with a range of $878–$1,070. Owner-occupied homes in Gaston County pay about 0.75% 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 | $940 | $940–$1,574 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $869 | $758–$980 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $974 | $878–$1,070 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,146 | $981–$1,310 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,433 | $1,205–$1,660 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bessemer City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bessemer City, NC?
- About $974 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $878–$1,070. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bessemer City, NC?
- About $869 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $758–$980. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bessemer City, NC?
- About $1,146 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $981–$1,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bessemer City, NC?
- About $940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $940–$1,574. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bessemer City, NC?
- About $1,433 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,205–$1,660. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Bessemer City, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Gaston County pay a typical 0.75% 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 Bessemer City rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).