Rent in Carolina Beach, NC
A 2-bedroom in Carolina Beach, NC (ZIP 28428) typically rents for about $1,204 a month, with a range of $1,204–$1,705. Owner-occupied homes in New Hanover County pay about 0.54% 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 | $1,187 | $1,187 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,340 | $1,340–$1,566 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,204 | $1,204–$1,705 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,150 | $2,150–$2,238 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,241 | $2,241 | 1 |
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).
Carolina Beach ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Carolina Beach, NC?
- About $1,204 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,204–$1,705. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Carolina Beach, NC?
- About $1,340 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,340–$1,566. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Carolina Beach, NC?
- About $2,150 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,150–$2,238. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Carolina Beach, NC?
- About $1,187 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,187. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Carolina Beach, NC?
- About $2,241 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,241. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Carolina Beach, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in New Hanover County pay a typical 0.54% 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 Carolina Beach rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).