Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Albemarle, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Albemarle

$1,398/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Albemarle is $1,398 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $542 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Albemarle

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Albemarle rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 4% 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 $999, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Albemarle run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.

Listings

1 bedroom

$810

24%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,015

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,622

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,435

No Change

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$810

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,015

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,622

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,435

Last year

54%

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$1,398
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Albemarle, NC is 10% lower than the median rent in Badin, NC.

Discover rentals in Albemarle, NC

606 Montgomery Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Albemarle

APARTMENT - Albemarle, NC

606 Montgomery Ave #2, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1343 N 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Albemarle

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 6

1345 N 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Albemarle

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 6

255 N 3Rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

255 N 3Rd St

255 N 3rd St, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,398 per month as of August 1, 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 4% since last year.

How does Albemarle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Albemarle is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $542 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albemarle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Albemarle are Carter ($1,495/mo), Downtown Albermarie ($1,550/mo), and Woodcrest ($1,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Albemarle?

To comfortably afford rent in Albemarle, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Albemarle average around $1,200/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,130/month. One-bedrooms are up 7.4% year over year, while two-bedrooms climbed 11.4% from this time last 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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