Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Albemarle, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Albemarle

$1,470/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Albemarle is $1,470 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Albemarle

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Albemarle rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,092, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Albemarle run $870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

57%

No Change

1 bedroom

$994

11%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,495

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,365

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$994

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,365

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$1,470
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

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

435 Davis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Albemarle

SINGLE_FAMILY - Albemarle, NC

435 Davis St, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

None N 6Th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

None N 6Th St

N 6th St, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

255 N 3Rd St - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

44177 Mountain View Church Rd Unit B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Albemarle

APARTMENT - Albemarle, NC

44177 Mountain View Church Rd Unit B, Albemarle, NC 28001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

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 $1,470 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Albemarle?

Average rent prices in Albemarle have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Albemarle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Albemarle is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Albemarle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Albemarle are Carter ($1,300/mo), Downtown Albermarie ($1,495/mo), and Forest Hills ($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 $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Albemarle average around $940 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 per month. Both apartment types experienced rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms showing the largest decline and two-bedrooms dropping 7.2% annually.

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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