Elm City, NC rental market
Last updated August 31, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Elm City, NC is $1,350.
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6
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $2,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $795 | $1,250 |
| Mar | $2,400 | $1,223 |
| Apr | $970 | $1,150 |
| May | $775 | $1,250 |
| Jun | $1,325 | $1,400 |
| Jul | $725 | $495 |
| Aug | $2,000 | $1,350 |
| Sep | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| Oct | $1,650 | No data |
| Nov | $1,450 | No data |
| Dec | $1,250 | No data |
Market temperature
The Elm City, NC rental market temperature is COOL. 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 Elm City, NC is 36% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Elm City, NC?
The average rent in Elm City, NC is $1,350.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Elm City, NC?
Houses in Elm City, NC rent between $1,000 - $2,200 with an average rent of $1,350.
3. How has the rent in Elm City, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Elm City, NC decreased by $150
4. How much has the rent in Elm City, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Elm City, NC increased by $150
5. How many available rentals are there in Elm City, NC?
There are currently 6 rentals available in Elm City, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Elm City, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Elm City, NC is $1,350 — 35.71% lower the national average of $2,100.