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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Elizabeth City
$1,632/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Elizabeth City is $1,632 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $292 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Elizabeth City
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Elizabeth City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC
Average rent prices in Downtown Elizabeth City have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC
Rent prices in Downtown Elizabeth City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Elizabeth City is $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,287. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Elizabeth City run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 |  3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,625 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 73% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Elizabeth City State University | $1,800 | |
Hugh Cale | $1,700 | |
Laurel Park | $1,612 | |
Northside | $1,725 | |
Queenswood | $1,687 | |
Sawyertown | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | No Change | 19% | |
Houses | $2,287 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
73%
Elizabeth City State University
Average rent
$1,800
Hugh Cale
Average rent
$1,700
Laurel Park
Average rent
$1,612
Northside
Average rent
$1,725
Queenswood
Average rent
$1,687
Sawyertown
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,287
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Elizabeth City, 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 Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City State University by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Elizabeth City
15%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth City apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
508 E Main St #208, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Downtown Elizabeth City apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
225 N Water St #206, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 6
4d ago
Downtown Elizabeth City apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
225 N Water St #206, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth City apartment for rent in Elizabeth City
508 E Main St #208, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Elizabeth City rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Elizabeth City?
The average rent in Downtown Elizabeth City is $1,632 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Elizabeth City?
Average rent prices in Downtown Elizabeth City have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Downtown Elizabeth City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Elizabeth City is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $292 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Elizabeth City?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Elizabeth City, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).