Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Leland, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Leland rent stands today

    Leland, NC rent rose 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month matching the city's peak rent. Renters are paying $277 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Leland is 2.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it just above the national average in rental cost. The market offers 110 total rentals, a relatively small inventory size.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Leland rent for $1,096/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,464/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,708/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,550/month. The inventory is mostly 3-bedroom units, which make up 60.5% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Two-bedroom rents in Leland rose 28.9% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase. This segment's growth contrasts with the flat 4+ bedroom rents, showing varied trends within the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Leland

$2,000/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leland is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leland

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leland rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Leland, NC

Average rent prices in Leland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Leland, NC

Rent prices in Leland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Leland is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,049. 1-bedroom apartments in Leland run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,096

5%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,464

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,707

No Change

19%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,550

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,096

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,464

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,707

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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

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

Leland

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,765
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leland, NC is 13% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

Discover rentals in Leland, NC

3205 Mt Misery Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leland

MANUFACTURED - Leland, NC

3205 Mt Misery Rd Ne, Leland, NC 28451

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

10h ago

7.7

Very good

Eagles Nest Drive

Eagles Nest Dr Ne, Leland, NC 28451

Studio–3 beds

0–2 baths

$850–$1,200

Apartment for rent

Brunswick Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Brunswick Point Apartments

1001 Hunterstone Dr, Leland, NC 28451

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,142–$2,660

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 19

2385 Mt Misery Rd Ne #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leland

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Leland, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Leland rental market.

How much is rent in Leland?

The average rent in Leland is $2,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leland?

Average rent prices in Leland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Leland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leland is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Leland?

To comfortably afford rent in Leland, 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 Leland?

Leland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental 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).

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