Rent in Lenoir, NC
Across Lenoir's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $937 a month, with figures from $726–$1,147. The highest typical rent is in 28633 ($1,147) and the lowest in 28645 ($726). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Caldwell County pay about 0.60% 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 | $684 | $406–$961 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $737 | $508–$965 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $937 | $726–$1,147 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,122 | $844–$1,399 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,362 | $1,017–$1,707 | 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).
Lenoir ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lenoir, NC?
- About $937 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $726–$1,147. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lenoir, NC?
- About $737 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $508–$965. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lenoir, NC?
- About $1,122 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $844–$1,399. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lenoir, NC?
- About $684 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $406–$961. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lenoir, NC?
- About $1,362 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,017–$1,707. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lenoir ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28633 has the highest typical rent at $1,147 a month, and 28645 the lowest at $726.
- What is the property tax rate in Lenoir, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Caldwell County pay a typical 0.60% 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 Lenoir rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).