Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Morganton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Morganton
$1,250/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Morganton is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morganton
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Morganton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Morganton, NC
Average rent prices in Morganton have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Morganton run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  13% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change |  43% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,632 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 74% |
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 | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,761 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
43%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,632
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
74%
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,761
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
36%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Morganton, NC is 11% lower than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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19%$950
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19%$1,410
1%$1,100
11%$1,675
19%$1,487
16%$1,125
3%$1,290
27%Discover rentals in Morganton, NC
2d ago
209 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Morganton
505 S Main St #3, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
Available Dec 5
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
119 Camellia Garden St #4, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
4d ago
1754 Zion Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
204 E Mcdowell St #A, Morganton, NC 28655
Studio
0 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
100 West Union Street - 1Apt. 300 #1, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morganton
104 Woodsway Ct #NA, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
4668 Western Ave #A, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
4d ago
1754 Zion Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1582 N Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morganton
2292 W Wade Ave #55, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
4d ago
1754 Zion Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1582 N Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
4668 Western Ave #A, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
2d ago
209 Falls St, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
119 Camellia Garden St #4, Morganton, NC 28655
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morganton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morganton
122 Jefferson St #1, Morganton, NC 28655
3 beds
1 bath
$1,372
House for rent
Available Jun 15
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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 $1,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morganton?
Average rent prices in Morganton have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Morganton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Morganton is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Morganton?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Morganton, NC is $1,089, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,088.
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).