Morehead City, NC rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Morehead City, NC is $1,847.
$1,847
+$12
+$247
33
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $4,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 6 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $247 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,900 | $2,000 |
| Feb | $1,695 | $1,995 |
| Mar | $2,200 | $1,975 |
| Apr | $2,200 | $1,995 |
| May | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| Jun | $1,950 | $1,749 |
| Jul | $1,795 | $1,835 |
| Aug | $1,900 | $1,600 |
| Sep | $1,850 | No data |
| Oct | $2,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,060 | No data |
| Dec | $1,950 | No data |
Market temperature
The Morehead City, NC rental market temperature is WARM. 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 Morehead City, NC is 12% lower than the national average.
$1,847
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Morehead City, NC?
The average rent in Morehead City, NC is $1,847.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Morehead City, NC?
Houses in Morehead City, NC rent between $800 - $4,800 with an average rent of $1,847.
3. How has the rent in Morehead City, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Morehead City, NC increased by $247
4. How much has the rent in Morehead City, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Morehead City, NC increased by $12
5. How many available rentals are there in Morehead City, NC?
There are currently 33 rentals available in Morehead City, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Morehead City, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Morehead City, NC is $1,847 — 12.05% lower the national average of $2,100.