Last updated on August 3, 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 $1,999/month. Renters today are paying $166 more per month than last year, and the median rent is at the city's peak level from July 2026.

  • Leland runs 3.0% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with 103 total rentals available for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Leland rent for $425/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,476/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,672/month, 3-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,999/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Price ranges

    Houses make up 76.7% of total rentals with a median rent of $2,040/month, while apartments rent for $1,384/month. The property-type spread shows the dominance of houses in Leland's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Leland

$1,999/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leland is $1,999 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $59 more per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leland

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leland rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 $1,384, whereas a house costs $2,040. 2-bedroom apartments in Leland run $1,650 on average.

Listings

Studio

$425

23%

60%

1 bedroom

$1,476

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,672

2%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,999

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$425

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,476

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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$1,999
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,053
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leland, NC is 3% lower 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

2d 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

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Country View Manufactured Housing Community

Country View Manufactured Housing Community, Leland, NC 28451

2 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,650

Apartment for rent

9499 Wendi Dr Ne #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leland

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,200

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 9

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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 $1,999 per month as of August 1, 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 $59 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Leland average around $1,590/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,820/month.

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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