Average Rent in North Carolina

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Current Versus Historical North Carolina Rents

North Carolina rentals average $1,895 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $87 (4.82%) year-over-year from $1,806 to $1,893. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $389 (-23.05%) year-over-year from $1,689 to $1,300. 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 $37 (1.92%) year-over-year from $1,913 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $70 (2.88%) year-over-year from $2,430 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 11.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.52	$1,893	$1,806 (4.82%)	$1,784 (6.07%)
1 BR	$24.17	$1,300	$1,689 (-23.05%)	$1,651 (-21.28%)
2 BR	$17.34	$1,500	$1,783 (-15.89%)	$1,467 (2.27%)
3 BR	$14.83	$1,950	$1,913 (1.92%)	$1,782 (9.45%)
4+ BR	$12.62	$2,500	$2,430 (2.88%)	$2,317 (7.91%)

Historical Rents in North Carolina

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Top Cities Near North Carolina

There are a total of 37 cities nearby North Carolina. The average rent in North Carolina is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisonburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,298, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Carolina is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,200 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 41.95% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 30.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Carolina are about 30.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.21% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 37 total cities near North Carolina in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$813	$1,000	$1,455
Raleigh, NC	$1,947	$1,200	$1,575	$1,825
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,275	$1,595	$1,840
Richmond, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,745	$1,895
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,196	$1,650	$1,900
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,125	$1,575	$1,950
Chapel Hill, NC	$875	$1,655	$1,650	$1,972
Wake Forest, NC	$2,000	$1,295	$1,373	$2,000
Charlotte, NC	$1,149	$1,600	$1,795	$2,011
Cary, NC	$2,395	$1,520	$1,788	$2,255

Top Neighborhoods Near North Carolina

There are a total of 61 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 61 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 $2,100 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,100. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Carolina's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Carolina, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,375 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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	$943	$1,398
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$799	$1,048	$1,400
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,185	$1,454
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,585
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,190	$1,476	$1,600
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,050	$1,650
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,565	$1,661	$1,988	$1,675
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,527	$1,945	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,821	$1,669	$1,800
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,900
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,228	$1,395	$1,925	$1,960
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,595	$1,895	$2,000
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,449	$1,750	$2,400	$2,030
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$2,022	$3,022	$2,085
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,531	$1,846	$2,495	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,340	$2,100	$2,795	$2,104
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,895	$2,800	$2,135
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,680	$2,209	$3,459	$2,257
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$2,255	$3,670	$2,296
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,523	$1,965	$3,250	$2,303
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,578	$2,393
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$1,600	$2,500	$2,400
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,185	$2,464	$3,080	$2,433
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,654	$2,150	$3,000	$2,550
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,844	$2,465	$3,915	$2,583
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,200	$2,700	$4,050	$2,592
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,077	$2,547	$4,000	$2,651
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,672	$4,208	$2,796
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,800	$2,995	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,773	$2,200	$4,000	$2,995

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 Johnston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,399. That's roughly around $17 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 $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by North Carolina.

Typically, rent for studios in North Carolina is 34.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Carolina is 17.90% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Carolina is 22.87% 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	$875	$1,150	$1,200
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$838	$1,050	$1,500
Johnston, NC	N/A	$969	$1,353	$1,793
Hoke, NC	N/A	$800	$1,175	$1,850
Harnett, NC	N/A	$973	$1,300	$1,895
Richmond, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,745	$1,895
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,196	$1,685	$1,995
Wake, NC	$2,075	$1,300	$1,593	$2,000
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,450	$2,013
Orange, NC	$875	$1,655	$1,680	$2,103

Top Zipcodes Near North Carolina

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near North Carolina. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,095. A total of 14 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 $1,338 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,480 per month is 20814, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,545. That's at least $30 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Carolina is $1,600 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,975 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	$1,725	$873	$1,300	$1,850
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,746	$2,400	$3,728	$2,555
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,177	$1,441	$1,723	$1,645
20016, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,670	$4,240	$2,854
27519, Cary, NC	$2,348	$1,540	$1,850	$2,300
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,805	$2,400	$2,005
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,099	$1,550
27603, Garner, NC	$1,945	$1,715	$1,836	$1,995
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,950	$2,448	$2,095
20001, Washington, DC	$2,009	$2,400	$3,400	$3,125

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 $1,900. 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 $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $16.52. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $24.17. There are a total of 487 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 $17.34. There are a total of 1,474 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, 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 $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.