Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Emerald Isle, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Emerald Isle

$2,575/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Emerald Isle is $2,575 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $635 more per month.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emerald Isle

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emerald Isle rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Emerald Isle, NC

Average rent prices in Emerald Isle have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Emerald Isle, NC

Rent prices in Emerald Isle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emerald Isle is $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Emerald Isle run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,550

7%

-

2 bedroom

$1,300

15%

-

3 bedroom

$2,575

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,800

4%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Emerald Isle, 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 Emerald Isle, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Emerald Isle

Median rent price$2,575
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,015
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Emerald Isle, NC is 28% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Emerald Isle, NC

113 Craig Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle

MULTI_FAMILY - Emerald Isle, NC

113 Craig Dr #B, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

Apartment for rent

410 Lee Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emerald Isle

SINGLE_FAMILY - Emerald Isle, NC

410 Lee Ave, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent

5601 Sound Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emerald Isle

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Available Sep 8

302 Holly St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle

MULTI_FAMILY - Emerald Isle, NC

302 Holly St, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Emerald Isle, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Emerald Isle rental market.

How much is rent in Emerald Isle?

The average rent in Emerald Isle is $2,575 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Emerald Isle?

Average rent prices in Emerald Isle have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Emerald Isle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Emerald Isle is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Emerald Isle?

To comfortably afford rent in Emerald Isle, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/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).

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