# Average Rent in Raleigh, NC

> How much is rent in Raleigh, NC? $1,624 median across 684 units in 28 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 11, 2026

## What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?

The average listed apartment rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,685 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 684 priced apartments in 28 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 5, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

28 apartment buildings, 684 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$1,685/mo

median $1,624

[-3.2% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/trends/)

Cheapest

$700/mo

The Summit At Sawyer Apartments

Properties

28

tracked daily

Units

684

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 28 properties in Raleigh, NC.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 6 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,595

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Raleigh, NC over the last 6 months. Started at $1,649, ended at $1,595.

### Average rent trend, last 6 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| May | 1,649 |
| May | 1,657 |
| May | 1,668 |
| May | 1,710 |
| Jun | 1,751 |
| Jun | 1,714 |
| Jun | 1,699 |
| Jun | 1,688 |
| Jul | 1,680 |
| Jul | 1,684 |
| Jul | 1,685 |
| Jul | 1,712 |
| Jul | 1,721 |
| Aug | 1,701 |
| Aug | 1,695 |
| Aug | 1,659 |
| Aug | 1,680 |
| Sep | 1,665 |
| Sep | 1,667 |
| Sep | 1,653 |
| Sep | 1,624 |
| Oct | 1,607 |
| Oct | 1,587 |
| Oct | 1,581 |
| Oct | 1,589 |
| Oct | 1,565 |
| Nov | 1,595 |

[Full Raleigh, NC price history](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Raleigh, NC Rent Prices

All 28 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 5 (4)](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-summit-at-sawyer-apartments-raleigh-nc/): The Summit At Sawyer Apartments 1451 Sawyer Rd apt. 112, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA From $700/mo Avg $840 5 units

[#2 3 (165)](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/university-village-at-2505-raleigh-nc/): University Village at 2505 2505 Red Lodge Pl, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA From $779/mo as of Nov 7 Avg $779 20 units

[#3 4 (150)](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/district-at-54-raleigh-nc/): District at 54 700 Corporate Center Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA From $1,081/mo Avg $1,590 30 units

[#4 3.5 (122)](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/sumter-square-raleigh-nc/): Sumter Square 613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA From $1,095/mo as of Oct 27 Avg $1,205 10 units

[#5 3.4 (129)](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-summit-at-avent-ferry-raleigh-nc/): The Summit at Avent Ferry 1025 Avent Hill, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA From $1,106/mo Avg $1,242 14 units

[#6 4.3 (124)](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-enclave-at-crossroads-raleigh-nc/): The Enclave at Crossroads 5454 Crossroads Crest Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA From $1,122/mo Avg $1,574 24 units

[#7 4 (153)](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/wakefield-glen-apartments-raleigh-nc/): Wakefield Glen Apartments 2400 Garden Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA From $1,122/mo Avg $1,476 17 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [The Summit At Sawyer Apartments 1451 Sawyer Rd apt. 112, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-summit-at-sawyer-apartments-raleigh-nc/) | $700 | $840 | -- | 5 (4) | 5 |
| 2 | [University Village at 2505 2505 Red Lodge Pl, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/university-village-at-2505-raleigh-nc/) | $779 as of Nov 7 | $779 | $0.54/ft² | 3 (165) | 20 |
| 3 | [District at 54 700 Corporate Center Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/district-at-54-raleigh-nc/) | $1,081 | $1,590 | $1.76/ft² | 4 (150) | 30 |
| 4 | [Sumter Square 613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/sumter-square-raleigh-nc/) | $1,095 as of Oct 27 | $1,205 | -- | 3.5 (122) | 10 |
| 5 | [The Summit at Avent Ferry 1025 Avent Hill, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-summit-at-avent-ferry-raleigh-nc/) | $1,106 | $1,242 | $1.44/ft² | 3.4 (129) | 14 |
| 6 | [The Enclave at Crossroads 5454 Crossroads Crest Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-enclave-at-crossroads-raleigh-nc/) | $1,122 | $1,574 | $1.35/ft² | 4.3 (124) | 24 |
| 7 | [Wakefield Glen Apartments 2400 Garden Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/wakefield-glen-apartments-raleigh-nc/) | $1,122 | $1,476 | $1.16/ft² | 4 (153) | 17 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/)

[The Summit At Sawyer Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-summit-at-sawyer-apartments-raleigh-nc/): ![The Summit At Sawyer Apartments apartments in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/19330?w=600) 5 (4) 1451 Sawyer Rd apt. 112, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA From $700/mo 5 units

[University Village at 2505](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/university-village-at-2505-raleigh-nc/): ![University Village at 2505 apartments in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/19325?w=600) 3 (165) 2505 Red Lodge Pl, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA From $779/mo prices as of Nov 7 20 units

[District at 54](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/district-at-54-raleigh-nc/): ![District at 54 apartments in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/582?w=600) 4 (150) 700 Corporate Center Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA From $1,081/mo 30 units

[Sumter Square](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/sumter-square-raleigh-nc/): ![Sumter Square apartments in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/581?w=600) 3.5 (122) 613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA From $1,095/mo prices as of Oct 27 10 units

[The Summit at Avent Ferry](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-summit-at-avent-ferry-raleigh-nc/): ![The Summit at Avent Ferry apartments in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/19318?w=600) 3.4 (129) 1025 Avent Hill, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA From $1,106/mo 14 units

[The Enclave at Crossroads](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-enclave-at-crossroads-raleigh-nc/): ![The Enclave at Crossroads apartments in Raleigh, NC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/550?w=600) 4.3 (124) 5454 Crossroads Crest Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA From $1,122/mo 24 units

[Browse all Raleigh, NC apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/)

By Area

## Raleigh, NC neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 8 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Raleigh 27603 14](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Raleigh%2027603)[Newsom Creek Overlook 9](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Newsom%20Creek%20Overlook)[Northwest Raleigh 3](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Raleigh)[Raleigh 27612 3](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Raleigh%2027612)[Meadowlands At Jones Dairy 2](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Meadowlands%20At%20Jones%20Dairy)[Southeast Raleigh 2](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Southeast%20Raleigh)[Downtown 1](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Downtown)[Umstead 1](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/?neighborhood=Umstead)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the Raleigh, NC rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/rent-map/)

## Raleigh, NC Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Raleigh, NC is **$1,685 per month**, based on 684 units across 28 apartment communities. Prices range from $700 at The Summit At Sawyer Apartments to $3,248 at Mira Raleigh Apartments.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,291/mo | $1,081/mo | 21 |
| 1 Bed | $1,453/mo | $700/mo | 270 |
| 2 Bed | $1,754/mo | $830/mo | 278 |
| 3 Bed | $2,135/mo | $920/mo | 115 |

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Building Economics

## How much do Raleigh, NC apartments earn?

The 9 buildings we can estimate generate about **$3.2M** in rental revenue per month ($39M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1.Parker Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/parker-apartments-raleigh-nc/#revenue-section) | $504K/mo | $1,895 / $1,675 | 89% | 339 |
| [2.District at 54](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/district-at-54-raleigh-nc/#revenue-section) | $462K/mo | $1,597 / $1,549 | 90% | 330 |
| [3.Wesley Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/wesley-apartments-raleigh-nc/#revenue-section) | $457K/mo | $1,558 / $1,419 | 91% | 354 |
| [4.MAA Vale](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/maa-vale-raleigh-nc/#revenue-section) | $440K/mo | $1,770 / $1,502 | 96% | 306 |
| [5.The NinetyNine](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/the-ninetynine-raleigh-nc/#revenue-section) | $365K/mo | $1,506 / $1,765 | 93% | 222 |
| 4 more estimated buildings | $995K/mo | | | |

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

## Who rents in Raleigh, NC, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Raleigh, NC averages **$1,453/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,754/mo**. At the local median household income of **$82,424**, that works out to **25% of gross income**, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Raleigh, NC at **$1,468/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/trends/) runs **15% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Raleigh, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

### Who employs renters in Raleigh-Durham

Demand in the Raleigh-Durham rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

- IBM

- Cisco Systems

- SAS Institute

- WakeMed

- North Carolina State University

Mean one-way commute in Raleigh, NC is **23 minutes**, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing [which properties](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/apartments/) sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Raleigh, NC?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$67,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,685/mo.

Comfortable income

$81,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($700/mo), you need to earn at least **$28,000/year**.

Median household income in Raleigh, NC is **$82,424** , about 2% above the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Raleigh, NC

Overall prices in Raleigh, NC runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Raleigh, NC's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,685 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,073/mo |

Population

470,763

Median household income

$82,424

Census median rent

$1,468/mo

Census rent burden

30.5%

Median age

34.7

Mean commute

23 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in North Carolina

How Raleigh, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Raleigh, NC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Charlotte, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/charlotte-nc/) | $1,986 | +18% | -2.3% | 90 |
| [Cary, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/cary-nc/) | $1,921 | +14% | +3.9% | 33 |
| [Concord, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/concord-nc/) | $1,496 | -11% | -1.4% | 28 |
| [Morrisville, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/morrisville-nc/) | $1,738 | +3% | +1.9% | 25 |
| [Asheville, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/asheville-nc/) | $1,823 | +8% | +2.3% | 22 |
| [Wake Forest, NC](https://average-rent.com/city/wake-forest-nc/) | $1,726 | +2% | -0.7% | 18 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?

The average listed apartment rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,685 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 684 priced apartments in 28 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Raleigh, NC?

The median asking rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,624 per month, computed from 684 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,685/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Raleigh, NC?

The lowest available rent in Raleigh, NC starts at $700 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh, NC average $1,453/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $700/mo across 270 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

2-bedroom apartments in Raleigh, NC average $1,754/mo. Units start from $830/mo across 278 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Raleigh, NC

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/raleigh-nc/trends/)

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