Morganton, NC rental market

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Last updated November 8, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Morganton, NC is $1,500.

Average rent

$1,500

Month-over-monthMoM change

+$175

Year-over-yearYoY change

+$150

Available rentals

40

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $695 to $6,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$9007
$1,0005
$1,1005
$1,2004
$1,3002
$1,4002
$1,5007
$1,6005
$1,7004
$1,8002
$2,0001
$2,1002
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,6002
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,4001
$3,5001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $150 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,150$1,400
Feb$1,166$1,250
Mar$1,170$1,300
Apr$1,400$1,300
May$1,550$1,300
Jun$1,317$1,393
Jul$1,475$1,395
Aug$1,500$1,495
Sep$1,501$1,200
Oct$1,475$1,200
Nov$1,350$1,300
Dec$1,250No 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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Morganton, NC is 25% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Morganton, NC is $1,500.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Morganton, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Morganton, NC is $2,500 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC is $1,200 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC is $1,150 per month.

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

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC is $1,600 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC is $4,598 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Morganton, NC?

Houses in Morganton, NC rent between $695 - $6,500 with an average rent of $1,500.

8. How has the rent in Morganton, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Morganton, NC increased by $150

9. 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 $175

10. How many available rentals are there in Morganton, NC?

There are currently 40 rentals available in Morganton, NC.

11. How do rent prices in Morganton, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Morganton, NC is $1,500 — 24.96% lower the national average of $1,999.

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