Rent in Tarawa Terrace, NC
A 2-bedroom in Tarawa Terrace, NC (ZIP 28543) typically rents for about $1,360 a month, with a range of $1,319–$1,360. Owner-occupied homes in Onslow County pay about 0.64% 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 | $1,067 | $1,067 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,073 | $1,073 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,360 | $1,319–$1,360 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,424 | $1,424–$1,826 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,698 | $1,698–$2,205 | 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).
Tarawa Terrace ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Tarawa Terrace, NC?
- About $1,360 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,319–$1,360. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Tarawa Terrace, NC?
- About $1,073 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,073. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Tarawa Terrace, NC?
- About $1,424 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,424–$1,826. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Tarawa Terrace, NC?
- About $1,067 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,067. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Tarawa Terrace, NC?
- About $1,698 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,698–$2,205. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Tarawa Terrace, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Onslow County pay a typical 0.64% 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 Tarawa Terrace rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).