Rent in Morehead City, NC
A 2-bedroom in Morehead City, NC (ZIP 28557) typically rents for about $1,107 a month, with a range of $1,107–$1,277. Owner-occupied homes in Carteret County pay about 0.43% 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 | $798 | $798–$970 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $911 | $911–$976 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,107 | $1,107–$1,277 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,319 | $1,319–$1,607 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,024 | $2,024–$2,132 | 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).
Morehead City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Morehead City, NC?
- About $1,107 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,107–$1,277. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Morehead City, NC?
- About $911 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $911–$976. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Morehead City, NC?
- About $1,319 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,319–$1,607. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Morehead City, NC?
- About $798 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $798–$970. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Morehead City, NC?
- About $2,024 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,024–$2,132. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Morehead City, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Carteret County pay a typical 0.43% 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 Morehead City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).