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Average Rent in Raleigh 27612 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Raleigh 27612, Raleigh, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,875/mo
▲ +4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,717/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
20
available now
Raleigh 27612 vs Raleigh, NC Average
Raleigh 27612 is more expensive the Raleigh, NC average by $169/mo (10%). The citywide average is $1,706/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Raleigh 27612?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Raleigh 27612 is $1,875 per month across 3 apartment communities and 20 available units. Rents have increased $71 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Marquis on Edwards Mill starting at $1,717/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,875/mo.
Prices range from $1,717 to $2,132 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Raleigh 27612 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Raleigh 27612
Rent Prices by Apartment in Raleigh 27612
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis on Edwards Mill | $1,717/mo | $1,925/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| MAA Vale | $1,798/mo | $1,868/mo | 13 | 4.6 |
| Marq at Crabtree | $1,819/mo | $1,874/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Raleigh 27612 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Raleigh 27612
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$75,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,875/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,717/mo), you need to earn at least $69,000/year.
Median household income in Raleigh 27612 is $82,424 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Raleigh 27612
Overall prices in Raleigh 27612 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 27612's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,875 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,263/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.
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