Rent in Elm City, NC
A 2-bedroom in Elm City, NC (ZIP 27822) typically rents for about $774 a month, with a range of $774–$1,069. Owner-occupied homes in Wilson County pay about 0.79% 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 | $448 | $448–$843 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $550 | $550–$849 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $774 | $774–$1,069 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $921 | $921–$1,356 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,658 | $1,658 | 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).
Elm City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elm City, NC?
- About $774 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $774–$1,069. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Elm City, NC?
- About $550 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $550–$849. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Elm City, NC?
- About $921 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $921–$1,356. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Elm City, NC?
- About $448 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $448–$843. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Elm City, NC?
- About $1,658 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,658. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Elm City, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wilson County pay a typical 0.79% 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 Elm City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).