Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Elizabeth City, NC

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth City, NC is $1,495. This is -21%, or $406, lower than the national average.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

38

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth City, NC is $1,495. This is -21%, or $406, lower than the national average.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

53%
38%
8%
1%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

62%
38%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Elizabeth City, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth City, NC have decreased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Elizabeth City, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Elizabeth City, NC is $1,410. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth City, NC costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Elizabeth City, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,262

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,300

6%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,608

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,817

22%

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,608

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,817

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

39%

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.

Compare rent prices in Elizabeth City, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Elizabeth City, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Camden, NC.

Elizabeth City

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth City, NC is 18% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.

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509 Cedar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elizabeth City

House for rent

307 W Cypress St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sawyertown house for rent in Elizabeth City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Elizabeth City, NC

307 W Cypress St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

1 bath

$1,267

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415 Bell St - Photo 1 of 1

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Sawyertown house for rent in Elizabeth City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Elizabeth City, NC

415 Bell St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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212 Oak Grove Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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SINGLE_FAMILY - Elizabeth City, NC

212 Oak Grove Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

2 baths

$1,317

House for rent

801 Herrington Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hugh Cale house for rent in Elizabeth City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Elizabeth City, NC

801 Herrington Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

1 bath

$1,317

House for rent

1100 W Williams Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elizabeth City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Elizabeth City, NC

1100 W Williams Cir, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

1 bath

$1,367

House for rent

210 Albatross St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City

Coastal Park Townhomes

210 Albatross St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

House for rent

Available Mar 20

280 Gulfstream Dr #280 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City

Coastal Park Townhomes

280 Gulfstream Dr #280, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

House for rent

Available Apr 3