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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Morganton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Morganton
$1,125/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Morganton is $1,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morganton
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Morganton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Morganton, NC
Average rent prices in Morganton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Morganton, NC
Rent prices in Morganton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morganton is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Morganton run $947 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | 21% | 67% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,684 | 27% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,227 | No Change |  63% |
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 Morganton, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,075 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,350 | No Change | 42% | |
Houses | $1,545 | 31% | 3% | |
Rooms | $900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
67%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,684
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,227
Last year
63%
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 Morganton, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
42%
Houses
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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.
How does rent in Morganton, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Morganton and Bessemer City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Morganton
41%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Morganton, NC is 13% lower than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,300
4%$1,575
28%$1,062
28%$1,037
24%$950
$1,100
15%$1,410
3%$1,254
4%$1,750
$1,650
3%$1,150
5%$1,349
Discover rentals in Morganton, NC
15h ago
House for rent in Morganton
112 Normandy Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
Available Nov 1
2d ago
1760 Peaceful Ln, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
209 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
4d ago
1466 Kennedy Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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 Morganton
301 South Green Street - 1Suite A #1, Morganton, NC 28655
Studio
0 baths
$2,500
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 Sep 7
1d ago
1754 Zion Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
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
711 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1754 Zion Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
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 Morganton
101 Mcentire Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
1 bath
$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
2d ago
1760 Peaceful Ln, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1466 Kennedy Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
15h ago
House for rent in Morganton
112 Normandy Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
Available Nov 1
2d ago
1760 Peaceful Ln, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
209 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
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Frequently asked questions for Morganton, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Morganton rental market.
How much is rent in Morganton?
The average rent in Morganton is $1,125 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morganton?
Average rent prices in Morganton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Morganton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Morganton is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Morganton?
To comfortably afford rent in Morganton, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/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).