Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Morehead City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Morehead City
$1,822/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Morehead City is $1,822 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $77 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morehead City
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Morehead City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Morehead City, NC
Average rent prices in Morehead City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,875, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Morehead City run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 72% | |
2 bedroom | $1,725 |  6% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $2,027 | 5% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | 10% |
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 Morehead City, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,875 | No Change | 44% | |
Condos | $2,300 | 94% | 26% | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | 21% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
72%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,027
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last year
10%
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 Morehead City, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,875
Last year
44%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
94%
Last year
26%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
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
4%lower than the national median
21%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,650
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$2,350
3%$1,352
29%$1,550
7%$1,450
2%$1,955
18%$1,785
25%$1,900
5%$2,300
19%Discover rentals in Morehead City, NC
5h ago
3725 Symi Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557
2 beds
1 bath
$875
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.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Morehead City
1113 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,365
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.House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Morehead City
2102 Mayberry Loop Rd #5, Morehead City, NC 28557
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,425
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morehead City
151 North Carolina 24 - 1Suite B #1, Morehead City, NC 28557
Studio
0 baths
$3,600
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
302 S 17th St, Morehead City, NC 28557
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
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.House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Morehead City
3326 Bridges St #1, Morehead City, NC 28557
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morehead City
147 Nc Highway 24 #202, Morehead City, NC 28557
Studio
0 baths
$1,375
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,365
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Morehead City
812 Shepard St #424, Morehead City, NC 28557
5 beds
5 baths
$4,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Morehead City
303 Barbour Rd #403, Morehead City, NC 28557
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
3107 Country Club Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Morehead City
1800 Bay St, Morehead City, NC 28557
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
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.House for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Morehead City
1113 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
3107 Country Club Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,365
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morehead City
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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.House for rent
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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 $1,822 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morehead City?
Average rent prices in Morehead City have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does Morehead City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Morehead City is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $77 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 $73,000/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).