Rent in Middlesex, NC
A 2-bedroom in Middlesex, NC (ZIP 27557) typically rents for about $958 a month, with a range of $696–$1,220. Owner-occupied homes in Nash County pay about 0.71% 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 | $1,060 | $967–$1,060 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,080 | $972–$1,080 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $958 | $696–$1,220 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,215 | $930–$1,500 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,980 | $1,787–$1,980 | 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).
Middlesex ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Middlesex, NC?
- About $958 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $696–$1,220. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Middlesex, NC?
- About $1,080 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $972–$1,080. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Middlesex, NC?
- About $1,215 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $930–$1,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Middlesex, NC?
- About $1,060 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $967–$1,060. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Middlesex, NC?
- About $1,980 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,787–$1,980. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Middlesex, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Nash County pay a typical 0.71% 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 Middlesex 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).