Cape Carteret, NC rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cape Carteret, NC is $2,600.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,200 to $2,700.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $400 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,400 | $2,000 |
| Feb | $1,600 | $1,800 |
| Mar | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| May | $1,700 | $2,450 |
| Jun | $2,200 | $2,430 |
| Jul | $2,250 | $2,600 |
| Aug | $2,250 | $1,900 |
| Sep | $2,200 | No data |
| Oct | $2,300 | No data |
Market temperature
The Cape Carteret, NC rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Cape Carteret, NC is 24% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Cape Carteret, NC?
The average rent in Cape Carteret, NC is $2,600.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cape Carteret, NC?
Houses in Cape Carteret, NC rent between $2,200 - $2,700 with an average rent of $2,600.
3. How has the rent in Cape Carteret, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Cape Carteret, NC increased by $400
4. How much has the rent in Cape Carteret, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Cape Carteret, NC increased by $700
5. How many available rentals are there in Cape Carteret, NC?
There are currently 3 rentals available in Cape Carteret, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Cape Carteret, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Cape Carteret, NC is $2,600 — 23.81% higher the national average of $2,100.