Average Rent in North Carolina

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Current Versus Historical North Carolina Rents

North Carolina rentals average $1,913 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $166 (9.25%) year-over-year from $1,794 to $1,960. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $53 (-3.16%) year-over-year from $1,689 to $1,636. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-10.28%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $56 (2.89%) year-over-year from $1,934 to $1,990. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $37 (1.49%) year-over-year from $2,463 to $2,500. 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 10.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$14.75	$1,960	$1,794 (9.25%)	$1,799 (8.94%)
1 BR	$24.10	$1,636	$1,689 (-3.16%)	$1,658 (-1.33%)
2 BR	$17.50	$1,600	$1,783 (-10.28%)	$1,533 (4.35%)
3 BR	$14.73	$1,990	$1,934 (2.89%)	$1,813 (9.74%)
4+ BR	$12.81	$2,500	$2,463 (1.49%)	$2,348 (6.46%)

Historical Rents in North Carolina

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Top Cities Near North Carolina

There are a total of 40 cities nearby North Carolina. The average rent in North Carolina is currently $2,248 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisonburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Carolina is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,790 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 25.49% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.08% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Carolina are about 26.82% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.46% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near North Carolina in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greensboro, NC	$778	$865	$1,098	$1,273
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$795	$1,099	$1,500
Richmond, VA	$1,721	$1,767	$1,595	$1,790
Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,609	$1,600	$1,850
Chapel Hill, NC	N/A	$1,659	$1,700	$1,900
Wake Forest, NC	$2,100	$1,395	$1,450	$2,000
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,280	$1,700	$2,087
Morrisville, NC	$1,988	$1,500	$1,750	$2,175
Apex, NC	$4,000	$1,385	$1,647	$2,195
Cary, NC	$2,425	$1,941	$1,800	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near North Carolina

There are a total of 69 neighborhoods in or near North Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Westover, Terry Sanford, and Douglas Byrd. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 69 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 $2,095 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,095. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Carolina's average rent, which is only $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Carolina, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $4,250 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Carolina. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$960	$1,350
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$860	$1,200	$1,473
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$775	$1,198	$1,500
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$863	$1,050	$1,538
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,050	$1,600
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,310	$1,200	$1,500	$1,650
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,650	$2,240	$1,690
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,308	$2,352	$3,242	$1,741
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,348	$1,754	$1,650	$1,750
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,375	$1,895	$1,795
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$1,595	$1,945	$1,810
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,200	$1,950
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,344	$1,771	$2,400	$2,000
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,825	$1,898	$2,600	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,013	$2,000
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,950	$2,300	$2,050
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,288	$2,064	$2,825	$2,085
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,100	$2,798	$2,132
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,672	$2,095	$3,095	$2,193
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,620	$2,240	$3,103	$2,245
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,451	$1,548	$2,500	$2,300
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,640	$2,100	$2,995	$2,500
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,807	$2,585	$3,920	$2,593
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,700	$3,950	$2,615
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,300	$2,750
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,082	$2,550	$3,810	$2,768
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,925	$3,200	$2,795
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,689	$4,312	$2,823
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$5,480	$2,834
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,450	$3,500	$2,950

Top Counties Near North Carolina

There are a total of 47 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 $2,300. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Robeson, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,400, Monmouth, NJ is the most expensive county by North Carolina.

Typically, rent for studios in North Carolina is 25.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Carolina is 4.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Carolina is 22.26% 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	$795	$1,000	$1,100
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$795	$1,090	$1,500
Richmond, VA	$1,721	$1,767	$1,595	$1,790
Johnston, NC	N/A	$1,000	$1,475	$1,800
Harnett, NC	$1,148	$800	$1,395	$1,850
Hoke, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,900
Orange, NC	$1,600	$1,622	$1,800	$2,000
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,123	$1,313	$2,005
Wake, NC	$1,900	$1,600	$1,625	$2,075
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,220	$1,700	$2,150

Top Zipcodes Near North Carolina

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near North Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,188. A total of 16 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 $3,500 per month is 20148, Brambleton, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,665. That's at least $28 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Carolina is $1,774 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,055 per month. Which comes out to $23 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	$1,799	$1,820	$1,400	$1,820
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,782	$2,425	$3,852	$2,445
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,281	$1,469	$1,875	$1,675
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,684	$4,313	$2,903
27519, Cary, NC	$2,425	$1,621	$1,850	$2,395
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,895	$2,240	$1,950
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$700	$1,075	$1,588
27603, Garner, NC	$1,950	$1,535	$2,350	$2,095
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$2,050	$2,650	$2,150
20001, Washington, DC	$2,053	$2,495	$3,320	$3,112

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 $1,950. 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 $1,913 and an average price per square feet of $14.75. There are a total of 86 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 $1,538 and an average price per square feet of $24.10. There are a total of 648 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 $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $17.50. There are a total of 1,581 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 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in North Carolina?

A reasonable rent price in North Carolina is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.