The median asking rent in North Carolina reached $1,696 in Q2 2026, ranking 31st among the 51 states with data.
Set against the national figure, North Carolina’s median sits below the US line:
The $1,696 figure trails the $1,853 US median by 8.5%. The national rent trends page carries the full 51-state ranking.
The spread inside North Carolina
A quarter of North Carolina listings price below $1,429, and a quarter price above $2,014, a band that brackets the $1,696 median.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile (p25) | $1,429 |
| Median | $1,696 |
| 75th percentile (p75) | $2,014 |
| US median | $1,853 |
| National rank | #31 of 51 states |
The North Carolina rent trends page breaks the $1,696 median down by market. From there, search current listings or read how the data works for the full methodology.
Based on real asking prices across tracked North Carolina apartments, refreshed every morning.