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Average Rent in Rocky Mount, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Rocky Mount, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,218/mo
Lowest Available
$829/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
66
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Rocky Mount, NC
Compare average rent across Rocky Mount, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | $1,244 | $995 | 6 | 61 |
| Rocky Mount 27801 | $906 | $829 | 2 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rocky Mount, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $1,218 per month across 8 apartment communities and 66 available units.
The most affordable option is Wood Hawk Senior Apartments starting at $829/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,120/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,245/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,538/mo.
Prices range from $829 to $1,760 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 40 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rocky Mount, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rocky Mount, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Hawk Senior Apartments | $829/mo | $911/mo | 4 | 2.7 |
| East Haven Apartments - Rocky Mount | $889/mo | $889/mo | 1 | 3 |
| Creek Ridge Crossing | $995/mo | $995/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Tau Valley | $1,096/mo | $1,310/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
| Dawson | $1,125/mo | $1,203/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Wildwood Trace LLC | $1,127/mo | $1,162/mo | 32 | 4.4 |
| Tiffany Square | $1,130/mo | $1,382/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Rocky Mount, NC Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rocky Mount, NC
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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
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,218/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($829/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Cost of living in Rocky Mount, NC
We only have live rent data for Rocky Mount, NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,218 |
| Estimated total | $1,218/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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