Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Morganton, NC

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morganton, NC is $1,175. This is -38%, or $725, lower than the national average.

$3.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,175

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morganton, NC is $1,175. This is -38%, or $725, lower than the national average.

$3.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

77%
14%
9%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-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
Morganton, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Morganton, NC have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 12% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Morganton, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Morganton, NC is $1,087. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Morganton, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,362.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$990

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,050

9%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,325

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

-

Studio

$950

75%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

75%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

The table above reflects average rent prices in Morganton, 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 Morganton, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Morganton, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bessemer City, NC.

Morganton

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,376
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morganton, NC is 15% lower than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.

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Discover rentals in Morganton, NC

2842 Dale Street #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Morganton

2BD/1BA Duplex in Morganton

2842 Dale Street #B, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Condo for rent

057- 209 Falls St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

057- 209 Falls St.

209 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

505 West Main Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Morganton

181- 505 Main St. - 3

505 West Main Street #3, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Dec 5

702 West Union Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Condo for rent in Morganton

702 West Union Street #1, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Condo for rent

Available Dec 15

336-01: 1466 Kennedy Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

336-01: 1466 Kennedy Drive

1466 Kennedy Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

302 Hopewell Road #302D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morganton

206- 302 Hopewell Rd. - 302-D

302 Hopewell Road #302D, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

Available Sep 10

302 Hopewell Road #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morganton

206- 302 Hopewell Rd. - 302-D

302 Hopewell Road #D, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

Available Dec 15

268- 1754 Zion Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

268- 1754 Zion Road

1754 Zion Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent