Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Elizabeth City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elizabeth City
$1,625/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,625 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elizabeth City
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,362, whereas a house costs $1,717. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth City run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 9% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,417 | 10% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,817 | 23% |  31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Landing | $1,395 | |
Chesterfield Heights | $1,800 | |
Downtown Elizabeth City | $1,421 | |
Glen Cove | $1,700 | |
Hugh Cale | $1,600 | |
Laurel Park | $1,499 | |
Northside | $1,499 | |
Old Oak | $1,750 | |
Queenswood | $1,725 | |
Sawyertown | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,362 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,717 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,417
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,817
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
31%
Northside
Average rent
$1,499
Downtown Elizabeth City
Average rent
$1,421
Hugh Cale
Average rent
$1,600
Old Oak
Average rent
$1,750
Adams Landing
Average rent
$1,395
Sawyertown
Average rent
$1,550
Chesterfield Heights
Average rent
$1,800
Queenswood
Average rent
$1,725
Laurel Park
Average rent
$1,499
Glen Cove
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,717
Last 30 days
7%
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
14%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth City, NC is 14% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,900
$2,131
6%$1,800
$1,775
5%$1,474
11%$2,250
32%$1,606
1%$1,776
5%$2,221
3%$1,612
7%$2,099
2%$2,200
3%Discover rentals in Elizabeth City, NC
5d+ ago
613 Hull Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1–2 beds
1 bath
$505–$585
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
1202 Carolina Ave #1, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
1313 Lincoln St #B, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hugh Cale house for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,990
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth City
306 Spinnaker St #B, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Adams Landing house for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1500 Emerald Lake Cir, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725–$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
400 Harbor Village Way, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
2d ago
3895 Waterside Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1500 Emerald Lake Cir, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725–$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
7h ago
508 E Main St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,217
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
1221 Riverside Ave #407, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Elizabeth City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
3d ago
1213 Riverside Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
1221 Riverside Ave #404, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1202 Carolina Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment 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 $1,625 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elizabeth City?
Average rent prices in Elizabeth City have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Elizabeth City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elizabeth City is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elizabeth City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elizabeth City are Adams Landing ($1,395/mo), Downtown Elizabeth City ($1,421/mo), and Northside ($1,499/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 $65,000/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?
February offers the lowest rents in Elizabeth City with approximately 10% savings compared to May, which sees the highest prices. December also provides less competitive conditions with lower overall demand.
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).