Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Carolina Beach, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carolina Beach, NC rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,950/month. Renters pay $262 less per month than last year, while rent rose 7.0% month over month in the latest data. The market has 56 total rentals available for lease.
Vs. national rents
Carolina Beach runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
1-bedroom units rent for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,025/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,800/month in Carolina Beach. These bedroom tiers show a broad range of rental prices for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment climbed 9.6% year over year, and the 4+ bedroom segment rose 10.1%, both diverging from the citywide decline. These shifts reveal varied rent trends by bedroom size in Carolina Beach.
Median rent
Median rent in Carolina Beach
$2,950/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Carolina Beach is $2,950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carolina Beach
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carolina Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carolina Beach, NC
Average rent prices in Carolina Beach have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Carolina Beach, NC
Rent prices in Carolina Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carolina Beach is $1,833, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Carolina Beach run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,897.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,000 |  19% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,025 | 6% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 43% | 34% |
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 Carolina Beach, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,833 | 21% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,450 | 15% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
34%
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 Carolina Beach, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,833
Last 30 days
21%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carolina 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 Carolina Beach, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carolina Beach and Bayshore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carolina Beach
51%higher than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carolina Beach, NC is 72% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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34%$1,400
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7%$1,995
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13%$1,947
15%$2,550
16%$2,550
$1,949
7%$2,100
4%$1,750
3%$3,800
1%Discover rentals in Carolina Beach, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carolina Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carolina Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,964
$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,897
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carolina Beach
1622 Swordfish Ln #1, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
4 beds
3.5 baths
$24,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carolina Beach
200 Annie Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
3 beds
4.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carolina Beach
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carolina Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carolina Beach
3 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carolina Beach
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carolina Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carolina Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,897
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,964
$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carolina Beach
1 bed
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carolina Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,897
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,964
$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carolina Beach
1 bed
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carolina Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carolina Beach, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Carolina Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Carolina Beach?
The average rent in Carolina Beach is $2,950 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carolina Beach?
Average rent prices in Carolina Beach have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Carolina Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carolina Beach is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carolina Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Carolina Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carolina Beach?
Carolina Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, making them consistent options for renters planning their housing budgets.
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).