North Carolina rental market

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Last updated August 3, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in North Carolina is $1,895.

Average rent

$1,895

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$3

Available rentals

21,277

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $125 to $83,700.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$030
$50081
$600251
$700499
$800596
$900752
$1,000697
$1,100886
$1,2001027
$1,3001158
$1,4001300
$1,5001389
$1,6001543
$1,7001611
$1,8001728
$1,9001947
$2,0001580
$2,1001452
$2,2001393
$2,3001211
$2,4001224
$2,500862
$2,600580
$2,700546
$2,800416
$2,900481
$3,000272
$3,100227
$3,200249
$3,300139
$3,400234
$3,500192
$3,60086
$3,70088
$3,80082
$3,900101
$4,00050
$4,10035
$4,20055
$4,30025
$4,40062
$4,50054
$4,60014
$4,70023
$4,80028
$4,90051
$5,000+213

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $3 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,800$1,800
Feb$1,800$1,807
Mar$1,801$1,830
Apr$1,834$1,847
May$1,850$1,850
Jun$1,885$1,875
Jul$1,895$1,892
Aug$1,898$1,895
Sep$1,895No data
Oct$1,850No data
Nov$1,828No data
Dec$1,814No data

Market temperature

The North Carolina 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 North Carolina is 10% lower than the national average.

North Carolinavs.

$1,895

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in North Carolina?

The average rent in North Carolina is $1,895.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in North Carolina?

Houses in North Carolina rent between $125 - $83,700 with an average rent of $1,895.

3. How has the rent in North Carolina changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in North Carolina decreased by $3

4. How much has the rent in North Carolina increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in North Carolina did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in North Carolina?

There are currently 21,277 rentals available in North Carolina.

6. How do rent prices in North Carolina compare with the national average?

The average rent in North Carolina is $1,895 — 9.76% lower the national average of $2,100.