Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Emerald Isle, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Emerald Isle
$2,350/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Emerald Isle is $2,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emerald Isle
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emerald Isle rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Emerald Isle, NC
Average rent prices in Emerald Isle have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Emerald Isle run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | 12% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 |  14% | 12% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emerald Isle, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,975 | 12% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,762 | 39% | - | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | 2% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emerald Isle, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
39%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
2%
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
24%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emerald Isle, NC is 2% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
24%$1,625
32%$1,850
26%$2,150
10%$1,350
20%$1,960
15%$1,795
21%$2,200
33%$1,795
12%$2,400
8%$2,025
4%$1,850
28%Discover rentals in Emerald Isle, NC
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Emerald Isle
8811 Janell Ct, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
406 Channel Dr #S, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
302 Holly St, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
305 Osprey Ridge Dr #NORTH, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerald Isle
111 Ocean Oaks Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerald Isle
113 Spotted Sandpiper, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2 baths
$2,985
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerald Isle
344 Cedar St #A, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
2006 Emerald Dr #B, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerald Isle
107 Bryan St, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
302 Holly St, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
109 Yaupon Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
305 Osprey Ridge Dr #NORTH, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerald Isle
107 Bryan St, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerald Isle
344 Cedar St #A, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
406 Channel Dr #S, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle
109 Yaupon Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,350 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emerald Isle?
Average rent prices in Emerald Isle have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Emerald Isle rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emerald Isle is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $94,000/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).