Average Rent in Raleigh NC
22 apartment buildings, 298 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,651/mo
Cheapest
$1,050/mo
Properties
22
Units
298
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 22 properties in Raleigh NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Raleigh NC Rent Prices
All 22 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sumter Square
613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Lake Johnson Mews Apartments & Townhomes
4233 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Marq at Crabtree
4451 Vilana Rdg Raleigh, NC 27612
Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments
1100 Lenoxplace Cir, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Centerview at Crossroads
1310 Silver Sage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
The Reverie at Lake Boone
4131 Briargrove Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
Wesley Apartments
442 Jefferson Town Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter Square 613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,050 | $1,423 | $1.41 | 3.5 | 47 |
| 2 | Lake Johnson Mews Apartments & Townhomes 4233 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,099 | $1,099 | $1.47 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 3 | Marq at Crabtree 4451 Vilana Rdg Raleigh, NC 27612 | $1,169 | $1,560 | $1.72 | 4.4 | 11 |
| 4 | Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments 1100 Lenoxplace Cir, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA | $1,220 | $1,438 | $1.53 | 4.3 | 12 |
| 5 | Centerview at Crossroads 1310 Silver Sage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,257 | $1,548 | $1.60 | 4.5 | 34 |
| 6 | The Reverie at Lake Boone 4131 Briargrove Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA | $1,288 | $1,751 | $2.11 | 4.8 | 27 |
| 7 | Wesley Apartments 442 Jefferson Town Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,295 | $1,564 | $1.52 | 4.4 | 25 |
Explore Each Property
Sumter Square
3.5613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Lake Johnson Mews Apartments & Townhomes
4.74233 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Marq at Crabtree
4.44451 Vilana Rdg Raleigh, NC 27612
Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments
4.31100 Lenoxplace Cir, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Centerview at Crossroads
4.51310 Silver Sage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
The Reverie at Lake Boone
4.84131 Briargrove Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
Raleigh NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Raleigh NC is $1,651 per month, based on 298 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,050 at Sumter Square to $1,558 at District at 54.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,331/mo | $1,169/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $1,514/mo | $1,050/mo | 119 |
| 2 Bed | $1,720/mo | $1,159/mo | 134 |
| 3 Bed | $1,942/mo | $1,438/mo | 35 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Raleigh NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Raleigh NC averages $1,514/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,720/mo. At the local median household income of $82,424, that works out to 24% 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 runs 12% 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 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
$66,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,651/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,050/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Raleigh NC is $82,424 , about 4% 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) | $1,651 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,039/mo |
Population
470,763
Median household income
$82,424
Census median rent
$1,468/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Raleigh NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Raleigh NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,361 | +43% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $2,114 | +28% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,715 | +4% | 26 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,436 | -13% | 12 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,858 | +13% | 9 |
| Durham, NC | $1,740 | +5% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Raleigh NC?
The average rent in Raleigh NC is $1,651 per month, based on 298 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Raleigh NC?
The lowest available rent in Raleigh NC starts at $1,050 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh NC average $1,514/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,050/mo across 119 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Raleigh NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Raleigh NC average $1,720/mo. Units start from $1,159/mo across 134 units currently listed.
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