Last updated October 8, 2026
Average Rent in North Carolina (2026)
Average rent across North Carolina is $1,812/mo as of October 2026, based on 8,444 units tracked daily across 30 cities and 405 apartment communities. Rents are down $153 (8.9%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $575 to $12,698.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026. Average Rent. (October 2026). Average Rent in North Carolina (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/north-carolina/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/north-carolina/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, October 2026. Explore North Carolina Cities
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North Carolina Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $2,073 | -$305 | 2,485 | $895 |
| Cary | $1,958 | -$57 | 945 | $935 |
| Morrisville | $1,823 | -$83 | 705 | $1,055 |
| Raleigh | $1,627 | -$59 | 569 | $599 |
| Huntersville | $2,194 | -$320 | 465 | $1,165 |
| Wake Forest | $1,705 | -$28 | 420 | $1,164 |
| Asheville | $1,855 | -$150 | 403 | $1,195 |
| Concord | $1,510 | -$21 | 376 | $696 |
| Burlington | $1,377 | +$23 | 263 | $950 |
| Durham | $1,679 | +$25 | 203 | $1,143 |
| Archdale | $1,276 | +$19 | 178 | $824 |
| Greenville | $1,416 | -$146 | 140 | $630 |
| Wilmington | $1,467 | +$77 | 138 | $939 |
| Chapel Hill | $1,658 | -$492 | 129 | $1,019 |
| Rocky Mount | $1,181 | -$66 | 118 | $575 |
| Kannapolis | $1,413 | -$69 | 114 | $1,015 |
| Garner | $1,575 | -$157 | 109 | $1,125 |
| Winston Salem | $1,854 | -$74 | 101 | $1,150 |
| Gastonia | $1,625 | -$111 | 89 | $987 |
| Fuquay Varina | $1,575 | +$21 | 86 | $1,287 |
Show 10 smaller North Carolina cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $1,116 | +$212 | 71 | $880 |
| Greensboro | $1,662 | +$433 | 64 | $1,295 |
| Apex | $1,689 | +$79 | 59 | $1,359 |
| Graham | $1,350 | -$4 | 57 | $1,145 |
| High Point | $1,227 | +$138 | 49 | $958 |
| Carrboro | $1,204 | -$105 | 43 | $1,075 |
| Mooresville | $1,393 | -$216 | 24 | $1,179 |
| Winterville | $1,150 | +$48 | 21 | $915 |
| Jacksonville | $1,314 | -$43 | 17 | $975 |
| Jamestown | $1,145 | -$221 | 3 | $1,135 |
Which North Carolina Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across North Carolina cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in North Carolina
Across the 72 North Carolina buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $25M per month ($300M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Gregory North & South Apartment Homes | Cary, NC | $868K/mo | 90% | 788 |
| 2.The Paces South End Apartments | Charlotte, NC | $723K/mo | 91% | 301 |
| 3.Linea | Charlotte, NC | $671K/mo | 92% | 370 |
| 4.The Allison at Fenton | Cary, NC | $645K/mo | 86% | 357 |
| 5.Laurel Springs | High Point, NC | $581K/mo | 93% | 504 |
| 6.MAA Nixie | Durham, NC | $549K/mo | 93% | 406 |
| 7.Novel Morrisville | Morrisville, NC | $542K/mo | 86% | 336 |
| 8.Solis Midtown | Charlotte, NC | $542K/mo | 86% | 328 |
| 9.900 Willow | Chapel Hill, NC | $519K/mo | 91% | 253 |
| 10.Junction 1504 | Charlotte, NC | $498K/mo | 90% | 281 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in North Carolina broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,473 | $895 | $2,773 | 639 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 | $575 | $5,599 | 3,682 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,961 | $610 | $7,160 | 3,262 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,251 | $599 | $12,698 | 798 |
1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
North Carolina Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked North Carolina apartments.
Explore North Carolina apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in North Carolina?
The average rent in North Carolina is $1,812 per month as of October 2026, based on 8,444 units tracked across 30 cities.
Which North Carolina city has the cheapest rent?
Fayetteville has the lowest average rent in North Carolina at $1,116 per month, with units starting from $880.
Are rents going up or down in North Carolina?
Rents in North Carolina have decreased by $153 (8.9%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in North Carolina?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in North Carolina is $1,647 per month, with 3,682 units available.
What is the most expensive city in North Carolina?
Huntersville is the most expensive city in North Carolina with an average rent of $2,194 per month.
How many apartments are available in North Carolina?
We track 8,444 individual units across 405 apartment communities in 30 North Carolina cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in North Carolina?
The average studio apartment rent in North Carolina is $1,473 per month.
How often are North Carolina rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All North Carolina rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.