Rent in Oriental, NC
A 2-bedroom in Oriental, NC (ZIP 28571) typically rents for about $1,135 a month, with a range of $1,088–$1,135. Owner-occupied homes in Pamlico County pay about 0.56% 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 | $872 | $872 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $878 | $878 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,135 | $1,088–$1,135 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,309 | $1,309 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,646 | $1,646 | 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).
Oriental ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Oriental, NC?
- About $1,135 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,088–$1,135. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Oriental, NC?
- About $878 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $878. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Oriental, NC?
- About $1,309 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,309. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Oriental, NC?
- About $872 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $872. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Oriental, NC?
- About $1,646 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,646. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Oriental, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Pamlico County pay a typical 0.56% 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 Oriental rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).