Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Leland, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Leland rent stands today

    Leland, NC rent rose 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $178 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $2,000/month reached last month.

  • Leland runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for metros with 100 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Leland, studios rent for around $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,480/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,699/month. Larger units rent for $1,990/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,475/month for 4+ bedrooms. These bedroom tiers show the range renters can expect across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Leland

$1,995/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leland is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leland

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 9% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,040. 1-bedroom apartments in Leland run $1,480 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,662.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

37%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,480

8%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,699

5%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,990

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,475

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,480

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,027
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leland, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

Discover rentals in Leland, NC

10h ago

7.7

Very good

Eagles Nest Drive

Eagles Nest Dr Ne, Leland, NC 28451

Studio–3 beds

0–2 baths

$350–$1,200

3205 Mt Misery Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leland

Residential Lease, Leland, NC

3205 Mt Misery Rd Ne, Leland, NC 28451

2 beds

1 bath

$550

1227 Village Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leland

Residential Lease, Leland, NC

1227 Village Rd Ne, Leland, NC 28451

3 beds

2 baths

$1,525

6339 Beckington Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Leland

Residential Lease, Leland, NC

6339 Beckington Dr, Leland, NC 28451

3 beds

3 baths

$1,714

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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 $1,995 per month as of September 12, 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 9% since last year.

How does Leland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leland is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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?

January offers the lowest rental prices in Leland, with rents running about 7% lower than the peak month of May.

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).

Apartments for rent in Bayshore