Rent in Wendell, NC
A 2-bedroom in Wendell, NC (ZIP 27591) typically rents for about $1,377 a month, with a range of $1,313–$1,440. Owner-occupied homes in Wake County pay about 0.71% 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 | $1,270 | $1,270–$1,489 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,320 | $1,320–$1,552 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,377 | $1,313–$1,440 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,583 | $1,375–$1,790 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,410 | $2,410–$2,823 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Wendell ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Wendell, NC?
- About $1,377 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,313–$1,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Wendell, NC?
- About $1,320 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,320–$1,552. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Wendell, NC?
- About $1,583 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,375–$1,790. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Wendell, NC?
- About $1,270 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,270–$1,489. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Wendell, NC?
- About $2,410 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,410–$2,823. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Wendell, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wake County pay a typical 0.71% 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 Wendell rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).