Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Atlantic Beach, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Atlantic Beach

$2,250/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Atlantic Beach is $2,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $340 more per month.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Atlantic Beach

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Atlantic Beach rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Atlantic Beach, NC

Average rent prices in Atlantic Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Atlantic Beach, NC

Rent prices in Atlantic Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Atlantic Beach is $2,015, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Atlantic Beach run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

43%

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

40%

2 bedroom

$2,400

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,150

32%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,650

18%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Atlantic Beach and Beaufort by all bedroom counts and property types.

Atlantic Beach

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Atlantic Beach, NC is 22% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, NC.

Discover rentals in Atlantic Beach, NC

300 Lee DriveUnit B #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Atlantic Beach

300-B Lee Drive - 1

300 Lee DriveUnit B #1, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

Available Aug 13

300 Lee Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Atlantic Beach

Residential Lease, Atlantic Beach, NC

300 Lee Dr #B, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

301 Commerce Way #236 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Atlantic Beach

Residential Lease, Atlantic Beach, NC

301 Commerce Way #236, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

$1,600

Price drop

Condo for rent

215 Coastal Point Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Atlantic Beach

The Dunes at Coastal Point - 215-103

215 Coastal Point Drive, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

2 beds

2 baths

$2,015

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Atlantic Beach, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Atlantic Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Atlantic Beach?

The average rent in Atlantic Beach is $2,250 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Atlantic Beach?

Average rent prices in Atlantic Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Atlantic Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Atlantic Beach is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Atlantic Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Atlantic Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

Apartments for rent in Atlantic Beach