Rent in Kill Devil Hills, NC
A 2-bedroom in Kill Devil Hills, NC (ZIP 27948) typically rents for about $1,639 a month, with a range of $1,510–$1,639. Owner-occupied homes in Dare County pay about 0.52% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,194 | $1,194 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,711 | $1,387–$1,711 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,639 | $1,510–$1,639 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,678 | $1,678–$1,918 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,001 | $2,001 | 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).
Kill Devil Hills ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- About $1,639 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,510–$1,639. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- About $1,711 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,387–$1,711. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- About $1,678 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,678–$1,918. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- About $1,194 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,194. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- About $2,001 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,001. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dare County pay a typical 0.52% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Kill Devil Hills rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).