Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Calabash, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Calabash

$1,600/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Calabash is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Calabash

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Calabash 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 Calabash, NC

Average rent prices in Calabash have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 $1,525, whereas a house costs $1,942. 1-bedroom apartments in Calabash run $1,229 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

-

9%

1 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$1,600

7%

30%

3 bedroom

$1,797

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

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$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Calabash, NC is 36% lower than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Calabash, NC

Harbor Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.7

Very good

Harbor Meadows

1420 Sherman Dr, Calabash, NC 28467

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$325–$1,025

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.
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

$1,150

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.
395 S Crow Creek Dr Nw #2323 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Calabash

Residential Lease, Calabash, NC

395 S Crow Creek Dr Nw #2323, Calabash, NC 28467

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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.
8855 Radcliff Dr Nw #10D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Calabash

Residential Lease, Calabash, NC

8855 Radcliff Dr Nw #10D, Calabash, NC 28467

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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 Calabash, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Calabash rental market.

How much is rent in Calabash?

The average rent in Calabash is $1,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Calabash?

Average rent prices in Calabash have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Calabash rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Calabash is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $64,000/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