Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Kure Beach, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Kure Beach

$2,650/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kure Beach is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kure Beach

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $1,989, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Kure Beach run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,725

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,875

1%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,525

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$3,700

1%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kure Beach, NC is 6% higher than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Kure Beach, NC

109 Fort Fisher Blvd N #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Kure Beach

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
106 Ocean View Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2302A Surfrider Cir - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Kure Beach

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,650 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kure Beach?

Average rent prices in Kure Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Kure Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kure Beach is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $106,000/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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