Rent in Kernersville, NC
Across Kernersville's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,326 a month, with figures from $1,093–$1,450. The highest typical rent is in 27285 ($1,380) and the lowest in 27284 ($1,272). Owner-occupied homes in Forsyth 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 | $1,053 | $789–$1,180 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,213 | $982–$1,330 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,326 | $1,093–$1,450 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,777 | $1,556–$1,910 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,200 | $2,057–$2,320 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Kernersville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kernersville, NC?
- About $1,326 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,093–$1,450. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kernersville, NC?
- About $1,213 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $982–$1,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kernersville, NC?
- About $1,777 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,556–$1,910. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kernersville, NC?
- About $1,053 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $789–$1,180. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kernersville, NC?
- About $2,200 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,057–$2,320. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Kernersville ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27285 has the highest typical rent at $1,380 a month, and 27284 the lowest at $1,272.
- What is the property tax rate in Kernersville, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Forsyth 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 Kernersville rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).