Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Albemarle, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Albemarle

$1,495/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Albemarle is $1,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Albemarle

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Albemarle rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Albemarle, NC

Average rent prices in Albemarle have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Albemarle, NC

Rent prices in Albemarle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Albemarle is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Albemarle run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

1 bedroom

$725

20%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,200

8%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,245

2%

92%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

92%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Albemarle, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Albemarle, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Albemarle and Badin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Albemarle

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albemarle, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Badin, NC.

Discover rentals in Albemarle, NC

Chimneys Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Chimneys Apartments

905 Chimneys Ln, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

44167 Mountain View Church Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Albemarle

Residential Lease, Albemarle, NC

44167 Mountain View Church Rd #B, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,049

629 Colston Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

629 Colston Street

629 Colston St, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

1049 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Albemarle

Residential Lease, Albemarle, NC

1049 E Main St, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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Frequently asked questions for Albemarle, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Albemarle rental market.

How much is rent in Albemarle?

The average rent in Albemarle is $1,495 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Albemarle?

Average rent prices in Albemarle have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does Albemarle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Albemarle is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albemarle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Albemarle are Downtown Albermarie ($1,395/mo), Carter ($1,700/mo), and Woodcrest ($1,710/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Albemarle?

To comfortably afford rent in Albemarle, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Albemarle?

June and July offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Albemarle, with June seeing the lowest rents and July experiencing less competition. December commands the highest rents, creating an 18% difference between peak and off-peak pricing throughout the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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