Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Morganton, NC

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morganton, NC is $1,295. This is -34%, or $654, lower than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

increased by18%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

19

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Morganton, NC is $1,295. This is -34%, or $654, lower than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

66%
23%
9%
3%
$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

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 13% in the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,075. Houses for rent in Morganton, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,597.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$990

1%

49%

2 bedroom

$1,095

3%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,600

3%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,500

18%

-

Studio

$950

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

49%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

18%

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$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morganton, NC is equal to the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.

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Discover rentals in Morganton, NC

057- 209 Falls St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

057- 209 Falls St.

209 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

505 S Main St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Morganton

181- 505 South Main St. - 3

505 S Main St #3, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Dec 5

404 W Main St #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Morganton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

$1,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 27

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

1d ago

8.1

Very good

336-01: 1466 Kennedy Drive

1466 Kennedy Dr, Morganton, NC 28655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,075

Apartment for rent

268- 1754 Zion Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

268- 1754 Zion Road

1754 Zion Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

2842 Dale St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Morganton

3BD/1.5BA Duplex in Morganton, NC

2842 Dale St #A, Morganton, NC 28655

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

House for rent

112 Woodman St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Morganton

112 Woodman St #1, Morganton, NC 28655

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

House for rent

Available Feb 26

2292 W Wade Ave #55 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Morganton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Morganton, NC

2292 W Wade Ave #55, Morganton, NC 28655

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent