Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Kure Beach, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Kure Beach

$2,500/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kure Beach is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kure Beach

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kure Beach rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kure Beach, NC

Average rent prices in Kure Beach have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Kure Beach, NC

Rent prices in Kure Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kure Beach is $2,099, whereas a house costs $3,012. 1-bedroom apartments in Kure Beach run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,150

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,750

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kure Beach and Carolina Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kure Beach

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kure Beach, NC is 4% lower than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Kure Beach, NC

106 Ocean View Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kure Beach

Kure Beach! Three bedroom with peek-a-boo ocean views!

106 Ocean View Ave #A, Kure Beach, NC 28428

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Condo for rent

Ocean View Est #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kure Beach

Residential Lease, Kure Beach, NC

Ocean View Est #A, Kure Beach, NC 28449

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Condo for rent

521 Third Ave S #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Kure Beach

Residential Lease, Kure Beach, NC

521 Third Ave S #C, Kure Beach, NC 28449

3 beds

3 baths

$2,300

House for rent

2302A Surfrider Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kure Beach

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kure Beach, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Kure Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Kure Beach?

The average rent in Kure Beach is $2,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kure Beach?

Average rent prices in Kure Beach have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Kure Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kure Beach is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kure Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Kure Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kure Beach?

February typically sees the lowest rents in Kure Beach with approximately 20% savings compared to July peak pricing. November and May also show less competitive conditions when inventory becomes available.

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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