Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Holly Ridge, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Holly Ridge

$2,000/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Holly Ridge is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Holly Ridge

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Holly Ridge rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Holly Ridge, NC

Average rent prices in Holly Ridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Holly Ridge, NC

Rent prices in Holly Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Holly Ridge is $1,562, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Holly Ridge run $819 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,249

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,797

1%

24%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,500

4%

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Holly Ridge and Bayshore by all bedroom counts and property types.

Holly Ridge

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,560
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Holly Ridge, NC is 28% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

Discover rentals in Holly Ridge, NC

180-2 Dixon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Holly Ridge

MANUFACTURED - Jacksonville, NC

180-2 Dixon Rd, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

301 Cedar Island Trl - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Holly Ridge

Residential Lease, Holly Ridge, NC

301 Cedar Island Trl, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,600

House for rent

389 Frisco Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Holly Ridge

House for rent

2033 Folkstone Woods Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Holly Ridge

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Holly Ridge, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Holly Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Holly Ridge?

The average rent in Holly Ridge is $2,000 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Holly Ridge?

Average rent prices in Holly Ridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Holly Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Holly Ridge is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Holly Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Holly Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Holly Ridge?

December offers the best rental deals in Holly Ridge, with rents running about 24% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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