Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Morrisville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Morrisville rent stands today

    Morrisville, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,994/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.3%, showing a recent upward movement in the market.

  • Morrisville runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 107 total rentals available for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Morrisville rent for a median of $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,496/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,835/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,110/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,598/month. Houses make up 81.2% of rentals, renting at a median of $2,295/month compared to apartments at $1,773/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Morrisville climbed 59.8% year over year, a large divergence from the citywide trend. This sharp rise contrasts with the overall market's essentially flat year-over-year rent change.

Median rent

Median rent in Morrisville

$1,994/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morrisville is $1,994 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $94 more per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morrisville

107

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morrisville rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,773, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Morrisville run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,840.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

1%

56%

1 bedroom

$1,495

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,835

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,110

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,597

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,835

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,110

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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$1,994
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

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

$1,276–$6,082

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Morrisville

Residential Lease, Morrisville, NC

804 Walnut Woods Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

802 Sutter Gate Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Morrisville

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,875

House for rent

220 Tylerway Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morrisville

3 bds -2,5 baths coming soon!

220 Tylerway Ln, Morrisville, NC 27560

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,890

House for rent

Available Aug 10

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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 $1,994 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morrisville?

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

How does Morrisville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morrisville is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $94 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?

December offers the lowest rents in Morrisville, running about 3.5% lower than October when rents peak, so timing your search for winter months could save you money.

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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