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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Elizabeth City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Elizabeth City rent stands today
Elizabeth City, NC rent slipped 2.9% year over year to a current median of $1,700/month. The year-over-year dollar change is modest, while month-over-month rent climbed 2.9%.
Compared to national trends
Elizabeth City rent is 11.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 53 total rentals available. This positions Elizabeth City as a moderately priced market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Elizabeth City rent for $2,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,425/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,462/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,821/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,875/month. The 3-bed segment comprises 53.1% of rentals, reflecting the dominant inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Queenswood and Peartree Place both saw rents fall 27.0% year over year to $1,838/month and $1,825/month respectively, while Creekside Farms dropped 21.7% to $1,800/month. These declines contrast with the citywide dip of 2.9%, showing localized cooldowns in Elizabeth City.
Median rent
Median rent in Elizabeth City
$1,700/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elizabeth City
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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
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 $1,596, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth City run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,637.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 |  6% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,462 | 7% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,821 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,875 | 18% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Landing | $2,200 | |
Chesterfield Heights | $1,499 | |
Downtown Elizabeth City | $1,600 | |
Glen Cove | $1,625 | |
Hugh Cale | $1,795 | |
Laurel Park | $1,637 | |
Mt Hermon Village | $1,950 | |
Northside | $1,700 | |
Old Oak | $1,837 | |
Queenswood | $1,837 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,596 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | No Change | 2% | |
Houses | $1,775 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,462
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,821
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
32%
Northside
Average rent
$1,700
Downtown Elizabeth City
Average rent
$1,600
Old Oak
Average rent
$1,837
Chesterfield Heights
Average rent
$1,499
Queenswood
Average rent
$1,837
Glen Cove
Average rent
$1,625
Adams Landing
Average rent
$2,200
Mt Hermon Village
Average rent
$1,950
Laurel Park
Average rent
$1,637
Hugh Cale
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,596
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
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
12%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth City, NC is equal to the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,700
21%$2,000
3%$1,775
$1,793
6%$1,658
15%$2,347
20%$1,555
1%$1,700
3%$2,425
4%$1,575
7%$2,104
3%$2,200
3%Discover rentals in Elizabeth City, NC
2d ago
1111 W Main St, 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
606 W Church St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,317
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
313 Culpepper St #A, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
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
2d ago
1213 Riverside Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
1221 Riverside Ave #105, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1500 Emerald Lake Cir, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
10h ago
400 400 Harbor Village Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,625–$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mt Hermon Village house for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
2d ago
1213 Riverside Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1500 Emerald Lake Cir, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
508 E Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northside apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
300 E Elizabeth St #268, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Forest Park house for rent in Elizabeth City
501 Alton St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
2d ago
1213 Riverside Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,200
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
306 Spinnaker St #A, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
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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 $1,700 per month as of July 25, 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 decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Elizabeth City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elizabeth City is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elizabeth City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elizabeth City are Chesterfield Heights ($1,499/mo), Downtown Elizabeth City ($1,600/mo), and Glen Cove ($1,625/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 $68,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth City average around $1,360/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,480/month.
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).