Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Morehead City, NC

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morehead City, NC is $1,500. This is -23%, or $449, lower than the national average.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

decreased by19%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morehead City, NC is $1,500. This is -23%, or $449, lower than the national average.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

54%
32%
5%
8%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Morehead City, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Morehead City, NC have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 19% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Morehead City, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Morehead City, NC is $1,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morehead City, NC costs about $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in Morehead City, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

13%

-

2 bedroom

$1,209

4%

92%

3 bedroom

$2,200

20%

44%

4 bedroom

$3,200

17%

69%

Studio

$1,200

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,209

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

92%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

69%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Morehead City, 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.

Compare rent prices in Morehead City, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Morehead City, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Atlantic Beach, NC.

Morehead City

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morehead City, NC is 15% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

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3725 Symi Circle Apt 18 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

7.7

Very good

3725 Symi Circle Apt 18

3725 Symi Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

3821 Symi Cir #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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APARTMENT - Morehead City, NC

3821 Symi Cir #5, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

3810 Symi Circle Apt 4 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

3810 Symi Circle Apt 4

3810 Symi Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

3810 Symi Circle - 1Apt 4 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morehead City

3810 Symi Circle Apt 4 - 1

3810 Symi Circle - 1Apt 4 #1, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

House for rent

Available May 4

3810 Symi Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morehead City

3810 Symi Cir #1, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

House for rent

3810 Symi Cir #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morehead City

3810 Symi Cir #4, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

House for rent

2405 Bay St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Morehead City

2405 Bay St - 13

2405 Bay St #13, Morehead City, NC 28557

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

Available Apr 22

1212 Fisher St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Morehead City

1212 Fisher Street - 1

1212 Fisher St #1, Morehead City, NC 28557

4 beds

1 bath

$1,750

House for rent

Available Mar 1