Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Morehead City, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Morehead City

$1,662/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morehead City is $1,662 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $237 less per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morehead City

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morehead City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Morehead City, NC

Average rent prices in Morehead City have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Morehead City, NC

Rent prices in Morehead City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morehead City is $1,287, whereas a house costs $1,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Morehead City run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,500

10%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

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.

How does rent in Morehead City, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Morehead City and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Morehead City

Median rent price$1,662
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morehead City, NC is 26% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Morehead City, NC

3725 Symi Circle Apt 18 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

3725 Symi Circle Apt 18

3725 Symi Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$875

3821 Symi Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Morehead City

Residential Lease, Morehead City, NC

3821 Symi Cir #1, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

3905 Guardian Ave #E22 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Morehead City

Residential Lease, Morehead City, NC

3905 Guardian Ave #E22, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

4d ago

8.1

Very good

2100 Fisher Street

2100 Fisher St, Morehead City, NC 28557

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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Frequently asked questions for Morehead City, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Morehead City rental market.

How much is rent in Morehead City?

The average rent in Morehead City is $1,662 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morehead City?

Average rent prices in Morehead City have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Morehead City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morehead City is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $237 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Morehead City?

To comfortably afford rent in Morehead City, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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).

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