Rent in Elizabeth City, NC
Across Elizabeth City's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,220 a month, with figures from $978–$1,220. The highest typical rent is in 27907 ($1,220) and the lowest in 27909 ($978). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Pasquotank County pay about 0.67% 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 | $957 | $957 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $963 | $688–$963 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,220 | $978–$1,220 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,689 | $1,325–$1,689 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,988 | $1,551–$1,988 | 3 |
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).
Elizabeth City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elizabeth City, NC?
- About $1,220 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $978–$1,220. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Elizabeth City, NC?
- About $963 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $688–$963. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Elizabeth City, NC?
- About $1,689 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,325–$1,689. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Elizabeth City, NC?
- About $957 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $957. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Elizabeth City, NC?
- About $1,988 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,551–$1,988. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Elizabeth City ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27907 has the highest typical rent at $1,220 a month, and 27909 the lowest at $978.
- What is the property tax rate in Elizabeth City, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Pasquotank County pay a typical 0.67% 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 Elizabeth City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).