Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Emerald Isle, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Emerald Isle

$2,500/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Emerald Isle is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emerald Isle

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emerald Isle rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Emerald Isle run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

12%

24%

2 bedroom

$1,400

20%

-

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

10%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

10%

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

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Emerald Isle, NC is 11% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Emerald Isle, NC

8811 Janell Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Emerald Isle

Residential Lease, Emerald Isle, NC

8811 Janell Ct, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,100

7019 Sound Dr #SOUTH - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle

Residential Lease, Emerald Isle, NC

7019 Sound Dr #SOUTH, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

302 Deer Trl - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

House for rent in Emerald Isle

Residential Lease, Emerald Isle, NC

302 Deer Trl, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

$2,250

Price drop

113 Craig Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emerald Isle

Residential Lease, Emerald Isle, NC

113 Craig Dr #B, Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

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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 $2,500 per month as of September 12, 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 increased by 2% since last year.

How does Emerald Isle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Emerald Isle is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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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