Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Leland, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Leland rent stands today

    Leland, NC rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters are paying $112 more per month on average than last year, with rents close to the peak of $2,000/month reached two months ago.

  • Leland rent runs 5.0% above the $1,900/month national median, placing Leland, NC in a moderately priced tier with a total of 72 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Leland rent for $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,435/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,675/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,470/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of options available to renters in Leland, NC.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Apartments in Leland, NC have climbed 26.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 6.0%. This segment's growth contrasts with the overall market trend and shows a distinct dynamic within the rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Leland

$1,995/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

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

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leland

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 6% 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 $1,680, whereas a house costs $2,040. 1-bedroom apartments in Leland run $1,460 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,685.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,435

19%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,675

14%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,470

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,435

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,470

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

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$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leland, NC is 7% lower than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

Discover rentals in Leland, NC

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Eagles Nest Drive

Eagles Nest Dr Ne, Leland, NC 28451

Studio–3 beds

0–2 baths

$350–$1,200

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.
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

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.
2385 Mt Misery Rd Ne #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leland

Residential Lease, Leland, NC

2385 Mt Misery Rd Ne #10, Leland, NC 28451

2 beds

2 baths

$1,225

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.
2385 Mt Misery Rd Ne #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leland

Residential Lease, Leland, NC

2385 Mt Misery Rd Ne #2, Leland, NC 28451

2 beds

2 baths

$1,225

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 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 October 31, 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 6% 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).

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