Raleigh, NC rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Raleigh, NC is $1,885.

Average rent

$1,885

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

-$14

Available rentals

1,810

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $470 to $9,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5004
$60010
$70021
$80017
$90023
$1,00029
$1,10048
$1,20081
$1,300123
$1,400117
$1,500131
$1,600162
$1,700155
$1,800176
$1,900196
$2,000143
$2,100108
$2,200103
$2,30091
$2,40078
$2,50053
$2,60031
$2,70039
$2,80038
$2,90045
$3,00023
$3,10020
$3,20025
$3,30016
$3,40028
$3,50016
$3,6004
$3,70010
$3,8009
$3,90013
$4,0006
$4,1004
$4,2005
$4,3001
$4,4006
$4,5007
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9002
$5,000+25

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $14 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,836$1,850
Feb$1,895$1,850
Mar$1,871$1,850
Apr$1,875$1,868
May$1,900$1,875
Jun$1,895$1,895
Jul$1,895$1,890
Aug$1,899$1,895
Sep$1,895No data
Oct$1,850No data
Nov$1,847No data
Dec$1,826No data

Market temperature

The Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC is 10% lower than the national average.

Raleigh, NCvs.

$1,885

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,885.

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

Houses in Raleigh, NC rent between $470 - $9,500 with an average rent of $1,885.

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

In the last year, the rent in Raleigh, NC decreased by $14

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

In the last month, the rent in Raleigh, NC decreased by $5

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

There are currently 1,810 rentals available in Raleigh, NC.

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

The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,885 — 10.24% lower the national average of $2,100.