Rent in Rocky Mount, NC
Across Rocky Mount's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,020 a month, with figures from $695–$1,167. The highest typical rent is in 27815 ($1,167) and the lowest in 27801 ($695). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Edgecombe County pay about 1.04% 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 | $967 | $843–$967 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $972 | $508–$972 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,020 | $695–$1,167 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,260 | $1,043–$1,567 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,624 | $1,174–$1,787 | 5 |
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).
Rocky Mount ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Rocky Mount, NC?
- About $1,020 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $695–$1,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Rocky Mount, NC?
- About $972 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $508–$972. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Rocky Mount, NC?
- About $1,260 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,043–$1,567. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Rocky Mount, NC?
- About $967 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $843–$967. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Rocky Mount, NC?
- About $1,624 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,174–$1,787. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Rocky Mount ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27815 has the highest typical rent at $1,167 a month, and 27801 the lowest at $695.
- What is the property tax rate in Rocky Mount, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Edgecombe County pay a typical 1.04% 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 Rocky Mount rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).