Rent in Mount Holly, NC
A 2-bedroom in Mount Holly, NC (ZIP 28120) typically rents for about $1,321 a month, with a range of $1,181–$1,460. Owner-occupied homes in Gaston County pay about 0.75% 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 | $1,290 | $1,290–$1,574 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,207 | $1,073–$1,340 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,321 | $1,181–$1,460 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,551 | $1,321–$1,780 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,190 | $2,109–$2,270 | 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).
Mount Holly ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mount Holly, NC?
- About $1,321 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,181–$1,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mount Holly, NC?
- About $1,207 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,073–$1,340. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mount Holly, NC?
- About $1,551 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,321–$1,780. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mount Holly, NC?
- About $1,290 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,290–$1,574. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mount Holly, NC?
- About $2,190 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,109–$2,270. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Mount Holly, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Gaston County pay a typical 0.75% 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 Mount Holly 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).