Rent in Washington, NC
A 2-bedroom in Washington, NC (ZIP 27889) typically rents for about $803 a month, with a range of $803–$1,012. Owner-occupied homes in Beaufort County pay about 0.67% 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 | $907 | $795–$907 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $571 | $571–$800 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $803 | $803–$1,012 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $940 | $940–$1,320 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $937 | $937–$1,552 | 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).
Washington ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Washington, NC?
- About $803 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $803–$1,012. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Washington, NC?
- About $571 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $571–$800. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Washington, NC?
- About $940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $940–$1,320. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Washington, NC?
- About $907 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $795–$907. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Washington, NC?
- About $937 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $937–$1,552. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Washington, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Beaufort County pay a typical 0.67% 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 Washington rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).