Oak Island, 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 Oak Island, NC is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$300

Available rentals

34

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,375 to $6,300.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,3002
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6002
$1,7002
$1,8003
$1,9003
$2,0004
$2,1004
$2,2002
$2,4004
$2,5004
$2,6003
$2,7003
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,0002
$3,2001
$3,3001
$3,4002
$3,5001
$4,9004
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,250$2,150
Feb$2,100$2,200
Mar$2,000$2,200
Apr$2,050$2,100
May$2,200$2,400
Jun$2,200$2,500
Jul$2,500$2,500
Aug$2,175$2,500
Sep$2,200No data
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,100No data

Market temperature

The Oak Island, 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Oak Island, NC is 19% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Oak Island, NC?

The average rent in Oak Island, NC is $2,500.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Oak Island, NC?

Houses in Oak Island, NC rent between $1,375 - $6,300 with an average rent of $2,500.

3. How has the rent in Oak Island, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Oak Island, NC increased by $300

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

In the last month, the rent in Oak Island, NC did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in Oak Island, NC?

There are currently 34 rentals available in Oak Island, NC.

6. How do rent prices in Oak Island, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Oak Island, NC is $2,500 — 19.05% higher the national average of $2,100.