Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Hertford, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Hertford

$1,650/mo

decreased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hertford is $1,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hertford

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hertford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hertford, NC

Average rent prices in Hertford have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 32% 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 Hertford, NC

Rent prices in Hertford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hertford is $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,010. 1-bedroom apartments in Hertford run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,475

12%

-

3 bedroom

$1,800

16%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,125

3%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hertford and Camden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hertford

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hertford, NC is 18% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.

Discover rentals in Hertford, NC

334 King St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Hertford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Hertford, NC

334 King St, Hertford, NC 27944

3 beds

2 baths

$1,317

House for rent

432 Woodville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hertford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Hertford, NC

432 Woodville Rd, Hertford, NC 27944

4 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hertford, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Hertford rental market.

How much is rent in Hertford?

The average rent in Hertford is $1,650 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hertford?

Average rent prices in Hertford have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.

How does Hertford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hertford is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hertford?

To comfortably afford rent in Hertford, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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