Morganton, NC rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Morganton, NC is $1,497.
$1,497
+$22
+$97
20
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $8,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 5 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $97 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,500 | $1,150 |
| Feb | $1,375 | $1,166 |
| Mar | $1,250 | $1,170 |
| Apr | $1,675 | $1,400 |
| May | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| Jun | $1,400 | $1,317 |
| Jul | $1,400 | $1,475 |
| Aug | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Sep | $1,450 | No data |
| Oct | $1,250 | No data |
| Nov | $1,135 | No data |
| Dec | $1,195 | No data |
Market temperature
The Morganton, 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 Morganton, NC is 29% lower than the national average.
$1,497
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Morganton, NC?
The average rent in Morganton, NC is $1,497.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Morganton, NC?
Houses in Morganton, NC rent between $750 - $8,000 with an average rent of $1,497.
3. How has the rent in Morganton, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Morganton, NC increased by $97
4. How much has the rent in Morganton, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Morganton, NC increased by $22
5. How many available rentals are there in Morganton, NC?
There are currently 20 rentals available in Morganton, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Morganton, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Morganton, NC is $1,497 — 28.71% lower the national average of $2,100.