Raleigh, NC rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for apartments in Raleigh, NC is $1,552.
$1,552
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+$352
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for apartments is $470 to $7,400.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 5 |
| $600 | 21 |
| $700 | 14 |
| $800 | 10 |
| $900 | 20 |
| $1,000 | 28 |
| $1,100 | 37 |
| $1,200 | 80 |
| $1,300 | 100 |
| $1,400 | 92 |
| $1,500 | 78 |
| $1,600 | 67 |
| $1,700 | 42 |
| $1,800 | 31 |
| $1,900 | 25 |
| $2,000 | 17 |
| $2,100 | 12 |
| $2,200 | 18 |
| $2,300 | 16 |
| $2,400 | 13 |
| $2,500 | 11 |
| $2,600 | 9 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 11 |
| $3,000 | 7 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $352 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,456 | $1,396 |
| Feb | $1,417 | $1,400 |
| Mar | $1,441 | $1,377 |
| Apr | $1,535 | $1,408 |
| May | $1,536 | $1,399 |
| Jun | $1,479 | $1,475 |
| Jul | $1,523 | $1,593 |
| Aug | $1,536 | $1,557 |
| Sep | $1,490 | No data |
| Oct | $1,465 | No data |
| Nov | $1,491 | No data |
| Dec | $1,496 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Raleigh, NC is 1% higher 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 $1,895.
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 did not change.
4. How much has the rent in Raleigh, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Raleigh, NC increased by $10
5. How many available rentals are there in Raleigh, NC?
There are currently 1,974 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.