Average Rent in Rocky Mount, NC
11 apartment buildings, 120 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Rocky Mount, NCCheapest
$575/mo
Five Points Crossing
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11
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120
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Rocky Mount, NC Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Five Points Crossing
213 Rose St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA
Beal Street Square Apartments
564 Beal St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA
Ravenwood Crossing
640 Ravenwood Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27803, USA
East Haven Apartments - Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA
Wood Hawk Senior Apartments
1836 Eaglecrest Cir, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA
Wildwood Trace LLC
2140 Pine Tree Ln, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA
Tiffany Square
774 Tiffany Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Points Crossing 213 Rose St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA | $575 | $593 | $0.75/ft² | 4.8 (13) | 2 |
| 2 | Beal Street Square Apartments 564 Beal St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA | $606 | $741 | $0.82/ft² | 3 (5) | 4 |
| 3 | Ravenwood Crossing 640 Ravenwood Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27803, USA | $626 | $649 | $0.62/ft² | 4.7 (12) | 5 |
| 4 | East Haven Apartments - Rocky Mount Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA | $755 | $949 | $0.90/ft² | 3 (1) | 4 |
| 5 | Wood Hawk Senior Apartments 1836 Eaglecrest Cir, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA | $829 | $938 | $1.10/ft² | 2.7 (6) | 3 |
| 6 | Wildwood Trace LLC 2140 Pine Tree Ln, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA | $1,033 | $1,110 | $1.30/ft² | 4.4 (44) | 26 |
| 7 | Tiffany Square 774 Tiffany Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA | $1,045 | $1,339 | $1.39/ft² | 4.2 (104) | 9 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Five Points Crossing
4.8 (13)213 Rose St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA
Beal Street Square Apartments
3 (5)564 Beal St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA
Ravenwood Crossing
4.7 (12)640 Ravenwood Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27803, USA
East Haven Apartments - Rocky Mount
3 (1)Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA
Wood Hawk Senior Apartments
2.7 (6)1836 Eaglecrest Cir, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA
Wildwood Trace LLC
4.4 (44)2140 Pine Tree Ln, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, USA
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Rocky Mount, NC neighborhoods
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Rocky Mount, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $1,181 per month, based on 120 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $575 at Five Points Crossing to $1,855 at Tiffany Square.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,011/mo | $575/mo | 35 |
| 2 Bed | $1,184/mo | $610/mo | 65 |
| 3 Bed | $1,466/mo | $626/mo | 20 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Rocky Mount, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Rocky Mount, NC averages $1,011/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,184/mo. At the local median household income of $52,927, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Rocky Mount, NC at $919/mo. The current tracked market average runs 29% 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 Rocky Mount, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rocky Mount, 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
$47,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,181/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($575/mo), you need to earn at least $23,000/year.
Median household income in Rocky Mount, NC is $52,927 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rocky Mount, NC
Overall prices in Rocky Mount, NC runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.3, 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 Rocky Mount, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,181 |
| Utilities | $223 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $531 |
| Healthcare | $259 |
| Other goods and services | $414 |
| Estimated total | $3,130/mo |
Population
54,175
Median household income
$52,927
Census median rent
$919/mo
Census rent burden
27.1%
Median age
41.8
Mean commute
21 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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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Rocky Mount, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Rocky Mount, NC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,046 | +73% | -3.6% | 88 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,631 | +38% | -6.2% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $1,955 | +66% | -4.3% | 31 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,820 | +54% | -3.3% | 25 |
| Concord, NC | $1,514 | +28% | -7.7% | 24 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,891 | +60% | -3.5% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rocky Mount, NC?
The average rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $1,181 per month, based on 120 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Rocky Mount, NC?
The median asking rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $1,175 per month, computed from 120 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,181/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Rocky Mount, NC?
The lowest available rent in Rocky Mount, NC starts at $575 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount, NC average $1,011/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $575/mo across 35 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount, NC average $1,184/mo. Units start from $610/mo across 65 units currently listed.
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