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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Merritt, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Merritt
$1,997/mo
The average rent in Merritt is $1,997 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merritt
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merritt rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Merritt, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Merritt, NC
Average rent prices in Merritt have increased by 157% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Merritt, NC
Rent prices in Merritt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merritt is $1,185, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Merritt run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,305 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,997 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merritt, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,185 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 |  136% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,305
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merritt, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,185
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
136%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merritt, 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 Merritt, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merritt and Arapahoe by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merritt
5%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merritt, NC is 14% higher than the median rent in Arapahoe, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Frequently asked questions for Merritt, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Merritt rental market.
How much is rent in Merritt?
The average rent in Merritt is $1,997 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merritt?
Average rent prices in Merritt have increased by 157% over the last month.
How does Merritt rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merritt is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merritt?
To comfortably afford rent in Merritt, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).