Rent in Sanford, NC
Across Sanford's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,054 a month, with figures from $1,027–$1,179. The highest typical rent is in 27331 ($1,179) and the lowest in 27330 ($1,027). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Lee County pay about 0.74% 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 | $906 | $906 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $827 | $530–$912 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,054 | $1,027–$1,179 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,211 | $1,166–$1,405 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,656 | $1,329–$1,805 | 3 |
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).
Sanford ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sanford, NC?
- About $1,054 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,027–$1,179. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sanford, NC?
- About $827 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $530–$912. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sanford, NC?
- About $1,211 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,166–$1,405. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sanford, NC?
- About $906 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $906. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sanford, NC?
- About $1,656 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,329–$1,805. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Sanford ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27331 has the highest typical rent at $1,179 a month, and 27330 the lowest at $1,027.
- What is the property tax rate in Sanford, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lee County pay a typical 0.74% 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 Sanford rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).