Rent in Manteo, NC
A 2-bedroom in Manteo, NC (ZIP 27954) typically rents for about $1,079 a month, with a range of $1,079–$1,510. 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,194 | $1,194 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $452 | $452–$1,387 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,079 | $1,079–$1,510 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,634 | $1,634–$1,918 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,750 | $1,750–$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).
Manteo ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Manteo, NC?
- About $1,079 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,079–$1,510. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Manteo, NC?
- About $452 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $452–$1,387. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Manteo, NC?
- About $1,634 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,634–$1,918. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Manteo, 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 Manteo, NC?
- About $1,750 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,750–$2,001. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Manteo, 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 7.32% 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 Manteo rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).