Rent in Wilson, NC
Across Wilson's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,012 a month, with figures from $911–$1,069. The highest typical rent is in 27895 ($1,069) and the lowest in 27893 ($911). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Wilson County pay about 0.79% 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 | $843 | $843–$1,107 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $849 | $723–$1,008 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,012 | $911–$1,069 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,356 | $1,037–$1,530 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,658 | $1,345–$1,658 | 4 |
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).
Wilson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Wilson, NC?
- About $1,012 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $911–$1,069. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Wilson, NC?
- About $849 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $723–$1,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Wilson, NC?
- About $1,356 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,037–$1,530. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Wilson, NC?
- About $843 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $843–$1,107. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Wilson, NC?
- About $1,658 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,345–$1,658. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Wilson ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27895 has the highest typical rent at $1,069 a month, and 27893 the lowest at $911.
- What is the property tax rate in Wilson, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wilson County pay a typical 0.79% 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 Wilson rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).