Rent in Emerald Isle, NC
A 2-bedroom in Emerald Isle, NC (ZIP 28594) typically rents for about $1,288 a month, with a range of $1,277–$1,288. Owner-occupied homes in Carteret County pay about 0.43% 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 | $970 | $970 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $976 | $976 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,288 | $1,277–$1,288 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,541 | $1,541–$1,607 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,734 | $2,132–$2,734 | 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).
Emerald Isle ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Emerald Isle, NC?
- About $1,288 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,277–$1,288. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Emerald Isle, NC?
- About $976 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $976. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Emerald Isle, NC?
- About $1,541 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,541–$1,607. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Emerald Isle, NC?
- About $970 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $970. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Emerald Isle, NC?
- About $2,734 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,132–$2,734. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Emerald Isle, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Carteret County pay a typical 0.43% 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 Emerald Isle rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).