Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Calabash, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Calabash

$1,850/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Calabash is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Calabash

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Calabash 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 Calabash, NC

Average rent prices in Calabash have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Calabash, NC

Rent prices in Calabash vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Calabash is $1,512, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Calabash run $790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $770.

Listings

Studio

$1,520

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,350

14%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,450

3%

34%

3 bedroom

$1,900

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,520

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Calabash and Carolina Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Calabash

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Calabash, NC is 29% lower than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Calabash, NC

Harbor Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Harbor Meadows

1420 Sherman Dr, Calabash, NC 28467

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$770–$1,025

Price drop

10168 Beach Dr Sw #4102 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Calabash

Residential Lease, Calabash, NC

10168 Beach Dr Sw #4102, Calabash, NC 28467

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

10172 Beach Dr Sw #2307 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Calabash

Residential Lease, Calabash, NC

10172 Beach Dr Sw #2307, Calabash, NC 28467

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

1003 Charlotte Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Calabash

Residential Lease, Calabash, NC

1003 Charlotte Ave #3, Calabash, NC 28467

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,295

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Frequently asked questions for Calabash, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Calabash rental market.

How much is rent in Calabash?

The average rent in Calabash is $1,850 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Calabash?

Average rent prices in Calabash have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Calabash rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Calabash is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Calabash?

To comfortably afford rent in Calabash, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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 Calabash