Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Morrisville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Morrisville rent stands today

    Morrisville, NC rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,008/month. Renters today are paying $120 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.3% month-over-month decline.

  • Morrisville runs 3.2% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with 114 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Morrisville rent for about $2,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,498/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,799/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,197/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,636/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 43.5% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Morrisville climbed 86.5% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase of 6.0%. This large rise reveals a distinct trend in the smallest unit segment compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Morrisville

$2,008/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morrisville is $2,008 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $63 more per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morrisville

114

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morrisville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Morrisville, NC

Average rent prices in Morrisville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Morrisville, NC

Rent prices in Morrisville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morrisville is $1,738, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Morrisville run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

4%

75%

1 bedroom

$1,498

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,799

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,197

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,635

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,498

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,635

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Morrisville and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.

Morrisville

Median rent price$2,008
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,197
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morrisville, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.

Discover rentals in Morrisville, NC

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Weston Reserve Apartments

1000 Henrico Ln, Morrisville, NC 27560

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,205–$5,744

Apartment for rent

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104 Hickory Meadow Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morrisville

TOWNHOME - Morrisville, NC

104 Hickory Meadow Cir, Morrisville, NC 27560

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,795

House for rent

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3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Morrisville

House for rent

314 Canyon Lake Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morrisville

TOWNHOME - Morrisville, NC

314 Canyon Lake Cir, Morrisville, NC 27560

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Morrisville, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Morrisville rental market.

How much is rent in Morrisville?

The average rent in Morrisville is $2,008 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morrisville?

Average rent prices in Morrisville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Morrisville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morrisville is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $63 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Morrisville?

To comfortably afford rent in Morrisville, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Morrisville?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Morrisville average around $1,480/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,790/month.

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).

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