Rent in Locust, NC
A 2-bedroom in Locust, NC (ZIP 28097) typically rents for about $931 a month, with a range of $841–$1,020. Owner-occupied homes in Stanly County pay about 0.57% 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 | $780 | $769–$780 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $790 | $774–$790 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $931 | $841–$1,020 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,353 | $1,325–$1,380 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,022 | $1,470–$2,574 | 1 |
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).
Locust ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Locust, NC?
- About $931 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $841–$1,020. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Locust, NC?
- About $790 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $774–$790. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Locust, NC?
- About $1,353 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,325–$1,380. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Locust, NC?
- About $780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $769–$780. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Locust, NC?
- About $2,022 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,470–$2,574. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Locust, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Stanly County pay a typical 0.57% 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 Locust 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).