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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Havelock, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Havelock rent stands today
Havelock, NC rent rose 8.7% year over year to a current median of $1,375/month. Renters are paying $187 more per month on average than last year, with a 5.4% increase month over month extending the recent upward trend near the city's peak rent level.
Compared to national trends
Havelock sits 29.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 52 total rentals but competitive pricing for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Havelock rents vary widely by bedroom and property type: studios run $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms $1,404/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,755/month. Houses command a median of $1,605/month, while apartments are lower at $990/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Havelock rents rose 67.6% year over year to $1,848/month across 18 rentals, contrasting with Cherry Branch where rents fell 49.6% to $1,450/month. These shifts show significant local variation against the citywide 8.7% increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Havelock
$1,375/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Havelock is $1,375 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Havelock
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Havelock rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Havelock, NC
Average rent prices in Havelock have increased by 5% 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
Havelock, NC
Rent prices in Havelock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Havelock is $990, whereas a house costs $1,605. 1-bedroom apartments in Havelock run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $990.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | No Change | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,404 |  3% | 75% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,755 | 4% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cherry Branch | $1,450 | |
Downtown Havelock | $1,847 | |
Plantation Harbor | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $990 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,605 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,404
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
75%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,755
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
Downtown Havelock
Average rent
$1,847
Cherry Branch
Average rent
$1,450
Plantation Harbor
Average rent
$1,495
Apartments
Average rent
$990
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Havelock, 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 Havelock, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Havelock and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Havelock
29%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Havelock, NC is 28% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.
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3%Discover rentals in Havelock, NC
1d ago
Townhouse Dr, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Havelock
210 Shipman Rd Bldg E #4, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
3h ago
Shipman Rd, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Havelock
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Havelock
110 Harvest Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532
4 beds
3 baths
$2,855
House for rent
3d ago
Cherry Branch house for rent in Havelock
414 Cherry Branch Dr #NA, Havelock, NC 28532
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
House for rent in Havelock
219 Grist Mill Dr, Havelock, NC 28532
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cherry Branch house for rent in Havelock
144 Secretariat Dr, Havelock, NC 28532
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse Dr, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Havelock
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
176 Brown Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Havelock
142 Shipman Rd #NA, Havelock, NC 28532
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Havelock
5 beds
3 baths
$2,855
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Havelock
219 Grist Mill Dr, Havelock, NC 28532
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse Dr, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Havelock
2 beds
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Shipman Rd, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse Dr, Havelock, NC 28532
2 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Havelock
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Havelock
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Havelock, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Havelock rental market.
How much is rent in Havelock?
The average rent in Havelock is $1,375 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Havelock?
Average rent prices in Havelock have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Havelock rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Havelock is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Havelock?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Havelock are Cherry Branch ($1,450/mo), Plantation Harbor ($1,495/mo), and Downtown Havelock ($1,847/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Havelock?
To comfortably afford rent in Havelock, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Havelock?
Havelock, North Carolina rental averages in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments at around $830 per month and two-bedroom units at around $1,100 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the majority of available rentals at 51% of the market, while one-bedroom options are less common at only 7% of monthly inventory.
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).