Average Rent in North Carolina

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Current Versus Historical North Carolina Rents

North Carolina rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $2,490 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $173 (9.56%) year-over-year from $1,812 to $1,985. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $358 (-20.96%) year-over-year from $1,707 to $1,349. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-15.89%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.76%) year-over-year from $1,892 to $1,925. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $90 (3.77%) year-over-year from $2,397 to $2,487. 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 16.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.21	$1,985	$1,812 (9.56%)	$1,699 (16.81%)
1 BR	$24.02	$1,349	$1,707 (-20.96%)	$1,635 (-17.51%)
2 BR	$17.05	$1,500	$1,783 (-15.89%)	$1,469 (2.09%)
3 BR	$14.78	$1,925	$1,892 (1.76%)	$1,733 (11.06%)
4+ BR	$12.66	$2,487	$2,397 (3.77%)	$2,298 (8.21%)

Historical Rents in North Carolina

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Top Cities Near North Carolina

There are a total of 39 cities nearby North Carolina. The average rent in North Carolina is currently $2,195 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisonburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Carolina is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,450 per month.

Let's compare North Carolina's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in North Carolina is 52.89% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.40% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Carolina are about 26.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.84% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 39 total cities near North Carolina in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greensboro, NC	$760	$849	$1,050	$1,150
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$795	$1,050	$1,400
Richmond, VA	$1,155	$1,510	$1,525	$1,700
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,600	$1,823
Raleigh, NC	$2,075	$1,185	$1,600	$1,825
Concord, NC	$950	$1,000	$1,595	$1,895
Chapel Hill, NC	$875	$1,491	$1,678	$1,948
Holly Springs, NC	N/A	$1,300	$1,645	$2,098
Apex, NC	$2,373	$1,490	$1,600	$2,100
Cary, NC	$2,398	$1,683	$1,695	$2,195

Top Neighborhoods Near North Carolina

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near North Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Germantown, and Westover. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 total neighborhoods in or near North Carolina in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near North Carolina is currently around $2,175 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,175. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Carolina's average rent, which is only $1,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Carolina, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, North Buckhead is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Carolina. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$775	$1,100	$1,300
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,078	$1,295	$1,695	$1,395
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$788	$1,100	$1,395
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$863	$1,150	$1,425
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$850	$995	$1,500
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,100	$1,500	$1,698
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,431	$1,833	$1,700
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,468	$1,709	$2,261	$1,775
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,865	$1,675	$1,795
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$800	$1,825
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,233	$1,395	$1,900	$1,950
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,240	$1,498	$1,900	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,695	$1,957	$3,045	$2,071
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,370	$2,080	$2,795	$2,075
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,075	$1,550	$2,383	$2,125
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,466	$1,863	$2,420	$2,155
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$2,072	$3,000	$2,175
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,654	$2,151	$3,470	$2,176
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,450	$1,773	$2,498	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$2,265	$3,415	$2,297
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,425	$4,123	$2,367
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,645	$1,923	$3,200	$2,500
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,748	$4,921	$2,578
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$1,978	$2,517	$3,669	$2,586
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,838	$2,398	$3,770	$2,590
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,561	$4,169	$2,738
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,165	$2,740	$3,279	$2,836
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,100	$3,000	$2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,293	$3,500	$2,895
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,550	$1,825	$3,100	$3,100

Top Counties Near North Carolina

There are a total of 46 counties located by North Carolina. Some of these counties include Robeson, NC, Cumberland, NC, and Richmond, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,374. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Robeson, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Monmouth, NJ is the most expensive county by North Carolina.

Typically, rent for studios in North Carolina is 34.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Carolina is 16.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Carolina is 26.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Robeson, NC	N/A	$1,148	$1,100	$1,200
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$800	$1,063	$1,450
Richmond, VA	$1,155	$1,510	$1,525	$1,700
Johnston, NC	N/A	$979	$1,350	$1,785
Hoke, NC	N/A	$800	$1,200	$1,825
Harnett, NC	$895	$875	$1,244	$1,950
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,650	$1,995
Cabarrus, NC	$950	$1,063	$1,595	$1,995
Wake, NC	$2,095	$1,250	$1,600	$1,999
Orange, NC	$875	$1,528	$1,795	$2,000

Top Zipcodes Near North Carolina

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near North Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,150. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28303, Fayetteville, NC at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,350 per month is 20148, Brambleton, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,575. That's at least $31 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Carolina is $1,625 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,095 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in North Carolina. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27610, Raleigh, NC	$2,095	$825	$1,450	$1,850
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,721	$2,365	$3,565	$2,495
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,147	$1,457	$1,800	$1,695
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,559	$4,137	$2,800
27519, Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,627	$1,875	$2,263
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,435	$1,800	$2,378	$2,100
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$750	$1,100	$1,500
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,722	$1,700	$1,900
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,503	$2,008	$2,437	$2,200
20001, Washington, DC	$1,978	$2,300	$3,395	$2,990

Frequently Asked Questions - North Carolina Average Rents

What is the average rent price in North Carolina?

The average monthly rental price for North Carolina apartments for rent is approximately $1,895. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

How much is a studio apartment in North Carolina?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $20.21. There are a total of 57 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in North Carolina.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in North Carolina?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,299 and an average price per square feet of $24.02. There are a total of 517 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Carolina.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in North Carolina?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $17.05. There are a total of 1,556 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Carolina.

How have rent prices in North Carolina changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in North Carolina can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in North Carolina?

A reasonable rent price in North Carolina is around $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.