Raleigh, NC rental market

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Last updated October 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Raleigh, NC is $1,850.

Average rent

$1,850

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$5

Available rentals

1,997

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $470 to $18,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50015
$60052
$70030
$80017
$90032
$1,00028
$1,10074
$1,200121
$1,300105
$1,400124
$1,500127
$1,600177
$1,700165
$1,800184
$1,900185
$2,000141
$2,100140
$2,200115
$2,30091
$2,40086
$2,50069
$2,60029
$2,70048
$2,80035
$2,90028
$3,00019
$3,10018
$3,20018
$3,30013
$3,40023
$3,50018
$3,6007
$3,7009
$3,8004
$3,90018
$4,0009
$4,1002
$4,2001
$4,3002
$4,40010
$4,50014
$4,6006
$4,90018
$5,000+32

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $5 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$1,895$1,875
Oct$1,850$1,850
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.

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Rent in Raleigh, NC is 7% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,850.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,299 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,232 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,550 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,945 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $4,019 per month.

7. 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 $1,850.

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

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

9. 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.

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

There are currently 1,997 rentals available in Raleigh, NC.

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

The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,850 — 7.5% lower the national average of $2,000.