Raleigh, NC rental market

Choose another area

Last updated August 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in Raleigh, NC is $1,595.

Average rent

$1,595

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

-$55

Available rentals

623

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $496 to $4,966.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$6001
$9004
$1,0007
$1,10021
$1,20053
$1,30096
$1,40094
$1,50099
$1,60076
$1,70051
$1,80045
$1,90033
$2,00021
$2,10022
$2,20027
$2,30013
$2,40013
$2,50012
$2,6008
$2,70011
$2,80010
$2,90012
$3,0007
$3,1003
$3,2004
$3,3002
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,7002
$3,8001
$3,900+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $55 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,600$1,595
Feb$1,595$1,600
Mar$1,600$1,600
Apr$1,650$1,607
May$1,650$1,578
Jun$1,633$1,600
Jul$1,650$1,595
Aug$1,658$1,600
Sep$1,650No data
Oct$1,626No data
Nov$1,600No data
Dec$1,595No 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 16% lower than the national average.

Raleigh, NCvs.

$1,595

$1,890

Rent in Raleigh, NC

We created a seamless online experience for you - from shopping on the largest rental network, to applying, to paying rent.

Explore Rentals

Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,895.

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

Houses in Raleigh, NC rent between $470 - $18,000 with an average rent of $1,895.

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

In the last year, the rent in Raleigh, NC increased by $5

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

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

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

There are currently 1,937 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 $1,895 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.