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Average Rent in Raleigh, NC & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?

The average listed apartment rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,654 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 703 priced apartments in 29 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 4, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 29 apartment communities in Raleigh, NC. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Downtown Meadowlands At Jones Dairy Newsom Creek Overlook Northwest Raleigh Umstead
Raleigh 27603 27612
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$1,654/mo

▲ +7.3% from last month

Lowest Available

$700/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

29

tracked daily

Units Listed

703

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Compare average rent across Raleigh, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Downtown $1,897 ▼  $153 $1,200 1 51
Northwest Raleigh $1,738 ▼  $4 $1,081 3 98
Raleigh 27612 $1,664 ▲  $24 $1,284 3 60
Raleigh 27603 $1,663 ▼  $45 $599 13 269
Newsom Creek Overlook $1,535 ▼  $52 $1,106 6 152
Umstead $1,527 ▼  $70 $1,325 1 28
Meadowlands At Jones Dairy $1,435 ▲  $6 $1,122 2 53

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Raleigh, NC?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,654 per month across 29 apartment communities and 703 available units. Rents have increased $112 (7.3%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Summit At Sawyer Apartments starting at $700/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,285/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,449/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,749/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,137/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $779/mo.

Prices range from $700 to $3,248 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 174 units are currently listed.

Raleigh, NC Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
April 2026 $1,623 - 10
May 2026 $1,648 +$25 17
June 2026 $1,716 +$68 20
July 2026 $1,693 -$23 26
August 2026 $1,688 -$5 26
September 2026 $1,654 -$34 29
October 2026 $1,602 -$52 30
November 2026 $1,613 +$11 27

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Raleigh, NC

Studio
$1,285
from $1,081 · 22 units
1 Bed
$1,449
from $700 · 273 units
2 Bed
$1,749
from $830 · 273 units
3 Bed
$2,137
from $920 · 115 units
4 Bed
$779
from $779 · 20 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Raleigh, NC

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Summit At Sawyer Apartments $700/mo $840/mo 5 5
University Village at 2505 $779/mo $779/mo 20 3
District at 54 $1,081/mo $1,554/mo 31 4
The Summit at Avent Ferry $1,106/mo $1,239/mo 15 3.4
Wakefield Glen Apartments $1,122/mo $1,437/mo 16 4
The Enclave at Crossroads $1,131/mo $1,574/mo 26 4.3
Lake Johnson Mews Apartments & Townhomes $1,156/mo $1,509/mo 18 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Raleigh, NC

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What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?
The average listed apartment rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,654 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 703 priced apartments in 29 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Raleigh, NC?
The apartment listings we track in Raleigh, NC range from $700 to $3,248 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Raleigh, NC?
The daily building-average rent rose by $113 (7.3%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Raleigh, NC?
Studio apartments average $1,285 per month across 22 priced listings in Raleigh, NC. Listed rents range from $1,081 to $1,405 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,449 per month across 273 priced listings in Raleigh, NC. Listed rents range from $700 to $1,975 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,749 per month across 273 priced listings in Raleigh, NC. Listed rents range from $830 to $3,248 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,137 per month across 115 priced listings in Raleigh, NC. Listed rents range from $920 to $2,706 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?
4-bedroom apartments average $779 per month across 20 priced listings in Raleigh, NC. Listed rents range from $779 to $779 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Raleigh, NC?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,449 per month across 273 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,749 across 273 listings, $300 (20.7%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Raleigh, NC?
The Summit At Sawyer Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $700 per month. We track 5 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Raleigh, NC?
The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 174 units, or 24.8% of the priced apartments we track in Raleigh, NC. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Raleigh, NC?
We track 703 priced units at 29 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Raleigh, NC?
We have recorded rent data on 207 days from April 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Raleigh, NC. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Raleigh, NC?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Raleigh, NC rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,654/mo.

Comfortable income

$79,000/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 4% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,654
Utilities $447
Groceries $523
Transportation $1,066
Healthcare $520
Other goods and services $832
Estimated total $5,042/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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