Average Rent in Carteret, NC

Current Versus Historical Carteret, NC Rents

Carteret rentals average $699,000 for a studio rental to $2,915 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $320,000, or roughly $179 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $272,665 (-27.34%) year-over-year from $997,165 to $724,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (5.49%) year-over-year from $1,517 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $342 (23.43%) year-over-year from $1,458 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.69%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $212 (7.78%) year-over-year from $2,721 to $2,933. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 198.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$336.02	$724,500	$997,165 (-27.34%)	$1,137 (63,639.00%)
1 BR	$1.70	$1,600	$1,517 (5.49%)	$1,199 (33.43%)
2 BR	$1.28	$1,800	$1,458 (23.43%)	$1,033 (74.19%)
3 BR	$1.46	$2,225	$2,167 (2.69%)	$1,705 (30.50%)
4+ BR	$1.18	$2,933	$2,721 (7.78%)	$2,587 (13.37%)

Historical Rents in Carteret, NC

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Top Cities Near Carteret

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Carteret. The average rent in Carteret is currently $1,488 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Jacksonville, NC, with an average rent of $1,425, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Carteret, NC is Greenville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $1,550 per month.

Let's compare Carteret, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Carteret, NC is 26.70% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Carteret, NC are about 34.83% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.84% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Carteret, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jacksonville, NC	$377,500	$1,000	$1,146	$1,425
Greenville, NC	$647,250	$795	$1,200	$1,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Carteret

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Carteret

Some of these counties include Pitt, NC, Onslow, NC, and Johnston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,725. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pitt, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,375, Craven, NC is the most expensive county by Carteret, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Carteret, NC is 36.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Carteret, NC is 30.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Carteret, NC is 33.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pitt, NC	$445,000	$795	$1,200	$1,600
Onslow, NC	$495,000	$833	$1,150	$1,700
Johnston, NC	N/A	$1,220	$1,468	$1,725
New Hanover, NC	$695,000	$1,435	$1,600	$2,100
Craven, NC	$355,000	$1,113	$1,150	$2,375

Top Zipcodes Near Carteret

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Carteret, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,600. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28546, Onslow County, NC at $1,425 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,700 per month is 28540, Onslow County, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $475,000. That's at least $116 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Carteret, NC is $725 per month. Or in other words, $1 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,146 per month. Which comes out to $1 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Carteret, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28546, Onslow County, NC	$495,000	$1,050	$1,142	$1,425
28540, Onslow County, NC	$475,000	$725	$1,146	$1,700
27858, Pitt County, NC	N/A	$675	$1,300	$1,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Carteret Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Carteret, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Carteret, NC apartments for rent is approximately $320,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Carteret, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Carteret, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Carteret, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $699,000 and an average price per square feet of $336.02. There are a total of 54 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Carteret.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Carteret, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $1.70. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Carteret.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Carteret, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $1.28. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Carteret.

How have rent prices in Carteret, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Carteret, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Carteret, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Carteret, NC is around $256,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.