Rent in Kinston, NC
Across Kinston's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $853 a month, with figures from $785–$1,012. The highest typical rent is in 28504 ($921) and the lowest in 28501 ($785). Owner-occupied homes in Lenoir County pay about 0.84% 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 | $883 | $643–$1,123 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $629 | $470–$788 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $853 | $785–$1,012 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $931 | $867–$1,273 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,178 | $1,099–$1,508 | 2 |
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).
Kinston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kinston, NC?
- About $853 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $785–$1,012. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kinston, NC?
- About $629 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $470–$788. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kinston, NC?
- About $931 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $867–$1,273. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kinston, NC?
- About $883 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $643–$1,123. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kinston, NC?
- About $1,178 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,099–$1,508. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Kinston ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28504 has the highest typical rent at $921 a month, and 28501 the lowest at $785.
- What is the property tax rate in Kinston, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lenoir County pay a typical 0.84% 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 Kinston rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).