Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Average rent in
Morehead City, NC

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morehead City, NC is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

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Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morehead City, NC is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

49%
29%
14%
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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,297. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morehead City, NC costs about $1,675 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 $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,450

8%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,268

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,225

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,300

7%

10%

Studio

$1,300

6%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,268

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morehead City, NC is 21% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

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Discover rentals in Morehead City, NC

3725 Symi Circle Apt 18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

3320 Bridges Street Apt 4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3320 Bridges Street Apt 4

3320 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

3320 Bridges St Apt 4 #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morehead City

3320 Bridges St Apt 4 #4, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

3726 Guardian Ave Apt 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morehead City

TOWNHOME - Morehead City, NC

3726 Guardian Ave Apt 3 #3, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

3810 Symi Circle Apt 6 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.3

Very good

3810 Symi Circle Apt 6

3810 Symi Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

3810 Symi Circle - 1Apt 6 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morehead City

3810 Symi Circle Apt 6 - 1

3810 Symi Circle - 1Apt 6 #1, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Dec 29

3810 Symi Cir Apt 6 #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morehead City

3810 Symi Cir Apt 6 #6, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Pelican Point - Photo 1 of 1

51m ago

8.3

Very good

Pelican Point

1200 N 20th St, Morehead City, NC 28557

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,268–$81,900

Apartment for rent