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Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Cape Carteret, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Cape Carteret
$2,000/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Cape Carteret is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $55 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cape Carteret
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cape Carteret rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cape Carteret, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Cape Carteret, NC
Average rent prices in Cape Carteret have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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
Cape Carteret, NC
Rent prices in Cape Carteret vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cape Carteret is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Carteret run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $995 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 |  6% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cape Carteret, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cape Carteret, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape Carteret, 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 Cape Carteret, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cape Carteret and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cape Carteret
3%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cape Carteret, NC is 1% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.
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2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cape Carteret
107 Star Lake Cir #D, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cape Carteret
103 Bobwhite Cir #NA, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cape Carteret
103 Bobwhite Cir #NA, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cape Carteret
107 Star Lake Cir #D, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cape Carteret, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Cape Carteret rental market.
How much is rent in Cape Carteret?
The average rent in Cape Carteret is $2,000 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cape Carteret?
Average rent prices in Cape Carteret have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.
How does Cape Carteret rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cape Carteret is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cape Carteret?
To comfortably afford rent in Cape Carteret, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).