Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Murphy, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Murphy
$1,995/mo
40%vs previous year
The average rent in Murphy is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Murphy
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Murphy rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Murphy, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Murphy, NC
Average rent prices in Murphy have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 40% 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
Murphy, NC
Rent prices in Murphy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murphy is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Murphy run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,200 |  16% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 3% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 7% | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | - |
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 Murphy, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 4% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
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 Murphy, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Murphy, 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 Murphy, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Murphy and Blairsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Murphy
2%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Murphy, NC is 4% higher than the median rent in Blairsville, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,925
30%$2,350
28%$1,725
$1,475
6%$1,887
10%$1,195
22%$1,550
17%$2,050
36%$2,600
12%$2,400
59%$1,825
$1,600
9%Discover rentals in Murphy, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murphy
165 Nellie Cir, Murphy, NC 28906
3 beds
3 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murphy
45 Mountain Stream Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murphy
280 Cabin Ln, Murphy, NC 28906
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
4d ago
78 Terrace Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murphy
220 Nellie Cir, Murphy, NC 28906
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
4d ago
78 Terrace Ave, Murphy, NC 28906
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murphy
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Murphy
45 Mountain Stream Rd, Murphy, NC 28906
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Murphy, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Murphy rental market.
How much is rent in Murphy?
The average rent in Murphy is $1,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Murphy?
Average rent prices in Murphy have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 40% since last year.
How does Murphy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Murphy is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Murphy?
To comfortably afford rent in Murphy, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).