Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Beaufort, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Beaufort

$1,675/mo

decreased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Beaufort is $1,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Beaufort

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Beaufort rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Beaufort, NC

Average rent prices in Beaufort have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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 Beaufort, NC

Rent prices in Beaufort vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Beaufort is $1,850, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Beaufort run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,137

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,475

10%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,150

3%

181%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

181%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

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

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

Beaufort

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beaufort, NC is 27% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Beaufort, NC

311 Jones Avenue Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

46m ago

8.3

Very good

311 Jones Avenue Unit 2

311 Jones Ave, Beaufort, NC 28516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
309 Jones Avenue Unit 4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

309 Jones Avenue Unit 4

309 Jones Ave, Beaufort, NC 28516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
309 Jones Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Beaufort

309 Jones Ave #4, Beaufort, NC 28516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
311 Jones Avenue - 1Unit 2 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Beaufort

311 Jones Avenue Unit 2 - 1

311 Jones Avenue - 1Unit 2 #1, Beaufort, NC 28516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Beaufort, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Beaufort rental market.

How much is rent in Beaufort?

The average rent in Beaufort is $1,675 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beaufort?

Average rent prices in Beaufort have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.

How does Beaufort rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beaufort is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Beaufort?

To comfortably afford rent in Beaufort, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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).

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