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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Elizabeth City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Elizabeth City, NC rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,660/month. Renters today are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 3.0%.
Compared to national trends
Elizabeth City sits 14.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 59 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
In Elizabeth City, 1-bedroom units run around $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,700/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,825/month compared to $1,300/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Hugh Cale rents climbed 53.0% year over year to $2,295/month across 14 rentals, and Adams Landing rose 33.3% to $2,000/month. These increases contrast with the citywide 3.8% rise, showing localized price growth in Elizabeth City.
Median rent
Median rent in Elizabeth City
$1,660/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,660 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $290 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elizabeth City
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elizabeth City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elizabeth City, NC
Average rent prices in Elizabeth City have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Elizabeth City, NC
Rent prices in Elizabeth City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elizabeth City is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth City run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,167.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,300 |  7% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Landing | $2,000 | |
Downtown Elizabeth City | $1,650 | |
Glen Cove | $1,850 | |
Hugh Cale | $2,295 | |
Mt Hermon Village | $1,660 | |
Northside | $1,437 | |
Old Oak | $1,675 | |
Peartree Place | $1,795 | |
Queenswood | $1,750 | |
Sawyertown | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,825 | 2% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
Northside
Average rent
$1,437
Downtown Elizabeth City
Average rent
$1,650
Adams Landing
Average rent
$2,000
Sawyertown
Average rent
$1,850
Mt Hermon Village
Average rent
$1,660
Queenswood
Average rent
$1,750
Old Oak
Average rent
$1,675
Glen Cove
Average rent
$1,850
Peartree Place
Average rent
$1,795
Hugh Cale
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elizabeth City and Camden by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elizabeth City
15%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth City, NC is 32% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.
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2%Discover rentals in Elizabeth City, NC
5d+ ago
501 E Broad St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northside apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
501 E Broad St #B, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Glen Cove house for rent in Elizabeth City
414 Driftwood Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth City
333 Egret Ct, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,517
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City
106 Mizzen Way #B, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,517
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,517
House for rent
4d ago
400 400 Harbor Village Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5h ago
3895 Waterside Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,880
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1500 Emerald Lake Circle, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northside condo for rent in Elizabeth City
306 N Road St #219, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Condo for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
508 E Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth City apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
225 N Water St #210, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
4d ago
Sawyertown house for rent in Elizabeth City
704 Harney St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,817
House for rent
5d+ ago
Queenswood house for rent in Elizabeth City
308 Prince William Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Adams Landing house for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City
372 Mariner Ct, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Elizabeth City, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Elizabeth City rental market.
How much is rent in Elizabeth City?
The average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,660 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elizabeth City?
Average rent prices in Elizabeth City have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Elizabeth City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elizabeth City is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elizabeth City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elizabeth City are Northside ($1,437/mo), Downtown Elizabeth City ($1,650/mo), and Mt Hermon Village ($1,660/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elizabeth City?
To comfortably afford rent in Elizabeth City, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elizabeth City?
Elizabeth City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's various neighborhoods and property types.
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).