Rent in Jacksonville, NC
Across Jacksonville's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,138 a month, with figures from $1,013–$1,319. The highest typical rent is in 28541 ($1,319) and the lowest in 28540 ($1,013). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Onslow County pay about 0.64% 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 | $965 | $829–$1,067 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,071 | $747–$1,073 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,138 | $1,013–$1,319 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,397 | $1,333–$1,826 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,670 | $1,421–$2,205 | 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).
Jacksonville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Jacksonville, NC?
- About $1,138 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,013–$1,319. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Jacksonville, NC?
- About $1,071 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $747–$1,073. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Jacksonville, NC?
- About $1,397 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,333–$1,826. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Jacksonville, NC?
- About $965 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $829–$1,067. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Jacksonville, NC?
- About $1,670 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,421–$2,205. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Jacksonville ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28541 has the highest typical rent at $1,319 a month, and 28540 the lowest at $1,013.
- What is the property tax rate in Jacksonville, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Onslow County pay a typical 0.64% 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 Jacksonville rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).