Average Rent in North Carolina

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Current Versus Historical North Carolina Rents

North Carolina rentals average $1,925 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 June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $235 (13.26%) year-over-year from $1,769 to $2,004. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $40 (-2.35%) year-over-year from $1,690 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $173 (-9.72%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,610. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $29 (1.48%) year-over-year from $1,966 to $1,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $32 (1.30%) year-over-year from $2,468 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 20.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.37	$2,004	$1,769 (13.26%)	$1,811 (10.66%)
1 BR	$24.12	$1,650	$1,690 (-2.35%)	$1,678 (-1.65%)
2 BR	$17.87	$1,610	$1,783 (-9.72%)	$1,536 (4.82%)
3 BR	$14.88	$1,995	$1,966 (1.48%)	$1,815 (9.92%)
4+ BR	$12.78	$2,500	$2,468 (1.30%)	$2,388 (4.68%)

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 $2,134 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greensboro, NC, with an average rent of $1,085, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Carolina is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,598 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 24.87% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.83% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Carolina are about 21.63% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.77% 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	$815	$932	$1,048	$1,085
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$855	$1,000	$1,490
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,240	$1,706	$1,700	$1,848
Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,820	$1,650	$1,850
Richmond, VA	$1,794	$1,768	$1,700	$1,910
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,180	$1,350	$2,005
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,196	$1,700	$2,025
Apex, NC	N/A	$1,348	$1,695	$2,150
Morrisville, NC	$2,200	$1,500	$1,625	$2,250
Cary, NC	$2,253	$1,941	$1,763	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near North Carolina

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near North Carolina. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, and Douglas Byrd. 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 $2,063 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,063. 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, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $5,300 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
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$918	$1,000	$1,250
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$995	$1,400
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,000	$1,500
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$887	$995	$1,550
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,260	$2,332	$3,202	$1,586
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$1,730	$2,200	$1,675
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,298	$1,275	$1,500	$1,700
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,320	$1,453	$1,795	$1,755
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,388	$1,604	$1,750	$1,800
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,513	$1,873	$1,800
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$1,950
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$1,778	$2,450	$1,950
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,422	$1,963	$2,973	$1,968
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,173	$1,495	$1,938	$1,985
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$2,000	$2,500	$2,013
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,550	$2,035	$3,019	$2,025
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,555	$2,034	$2,525	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$2,000	$2,678	$2,145
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,416	$1,750	$2,613	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$2,274	$3,320	$2,295
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,613	$2,450	$2,500
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,900	$2,512
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,771	$2,550	$3,780	$2,541
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$4,000	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,000	$3,000	$2,650
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,029	$2,600	$3,800	$2,740
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,570	$1,950	$2,950	$2,875
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,123	$4,842	$2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,721	$4,351	$2,899
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$3,560	$2,970

Top Counties Near North Carolina

There are a total of 47 counties located by North Carolina. Some of these counties include Guilford, NC, Cumberland, NC, and Johnston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Guilford, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,600, Monmouth, NJ is the most expensive county by North Carolina.

Typically, rent for studios in North Carolina is 26.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Carolina is 3.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Carolina is 19.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Guilford, NC	$815	$912	$1,050	$1,125
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,495
Johnston, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,300	$1,795
Harnett, NC	$1,500	$1,095	$1,400	$1,900
Richmond, VA	$1,794	$1,768	$1,700	$1,910
Orange, NC	$1,240	$1,706	$1,795	$1,993
Hoke, NC	N/A	$800	$1,338	$2,000
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,188	$1,350	$2,000
Wake, NC	$2,098	$1,742	$1,645	$2,063
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,093	$1,700	$2,085

Top Zipcodes Near North Carolina

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near North Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,144. 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 $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,750 per month is 07740, Long Branch, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,573. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Carolina is $1,835 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,139 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	$2,150	$1,820	$1,523	$1,820
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,746	$2,405	$3,589	$2,400
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,231	$1,495	$2,010	$1,614
20016, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,717	$4,351	$2,949
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,889	$2,500	$1,995
27519, Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,683	$1,973	$2,395
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,852	$2,250	$2,000
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$2,100	$2,628	$2,079
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$748	$1,100	$1,550
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,665	$1,952	$1,532	$1,742

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 $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $18.37. There are a total of 87 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 $1,551 and an average price per square feet of $24.12. There are a total of 659 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 $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $17.87. There are a total of 1,558 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 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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.