Madison, NC rental market

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Last updated April 14, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Madison, NC is $980.

Average rent

$980

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$230

Available rentals

7

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $675 to $1,700.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$8001
$9003
$1,1001
$1,6001
$1,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $230 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$695$980
Feb$695$981
Mar$1,100$980
Apr$1,100$980
May$980No data
Jun$1,100No data
Jul$925No data
Aug$1,100No data
Sep$949No data
Oct$1,025No data
Nov$1,000No data
Dec$980No data

Market temperature

The Madison, 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Madison, NC is 51% lower than the national average.

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$980

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Madison, NC?

The average rent in Madison, NC is $980.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Madison, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Madison, NC is $675 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Madison, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Madison, NC is $980 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Madison, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Madison, NC is $1,700 per month.

5. How much does it cost to rent a house in Madison, NC?

Houses in Madison, NC rent between $675 - $1,700 with an average rent of $980.

6. How has the rent in Madison, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Madison, NC increased by $230

7. How much has the rent in Madison, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Madison, NC did not change.

8. How many available rentals are there in Madison, NC?

There are currently 7 rentals available in Madison, NC.

9. How do rent prices in Madison, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Madison, NC is $980 — 51% lower the national average of $2,000.