New Bern, NC rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in New Bern, NC is $1,749.

Average rent

$1,749

Month-over-month change

-$1

Year-over-year change

+$149

Available rentals

95

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $596 to $4,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8009
$9008
$1,0005
$1,1005
$1,20011
$1,3003
$1,4003
$1,5008
$1,6007
$1,7005
$1,8008
$1,9006
$2,0009
$2,10010
$2,2009
$2,3006
$2,4007
$2,5007
$2,6002
$2,7001
$3,1001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $149 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,700$1,700
Feb$1,600$1,650
Mar$1,500$1,725
Apr$1,500$1,650
May$1,500$1,513
Jun$1,500$1,705
Jul$1,561$1,800
Aug$1,600$1,850
Sep$1,600No data
Oct$1,700No data
Nov$1,700No data
Dec$1,650No data

Market temperature

The New Bern, 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in New Bern, NC is 17% lower than the national average.

New Bern, NCvs.

$1,749

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in New Bern, NC?

The average rent in New Bern, NC is $1,749.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in New Bern, NC?

Houses in New Bern, NC rent between $596 - $4,000 with an average rent of $1,749.

3. How has the rent in New Bern, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in New Bern, NC increased by $149

4. How much has the rent in New Bern, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in New Bern, NC decreased by $1

5. How many available rentals are there in New Bern, NC?

There are currently 95 rentals available in New Bern, NC.

6. How do rent prices in New Bern, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in New Bern, NC is $1,749 — 16.71% lower the national average of $2,100.