Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Nags Head, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Nags Head

$2,195/mo

increased by54%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nags Head is $2,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nags Head

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nags Head 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 Nags Head, NC

Average rent prices in Nags Head have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 54% 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 Nags Head, NC

Rent prices in Nags Head vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nags Head is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Nags Head run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$845

7%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,100

12%

62%

3 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

62%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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

Compare median rent prices in Nags Head and Belhaven by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nags Head

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nags Head, NC is 29% higher than the median rent in Belhaven, NC.

Discover rentals in Nags Head, NC

8809B South Old Oregon Inlet Road - 5801Unit 3 #5801 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Nags Head

8809B South Old Oregon Inlet Road - 5801

8809B South Old Oregon Inlet Road - 5801Unit 3 #5801, Nags Head, NC 27959

4 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Nags Head, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Nags Head rental market.

How much is rent in Nags Head?

The average rent in Nags Head is $2,195 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nags Head?

Average rent prices in Nags Head have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 54% since last year.

How does Nags Head rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nags Head is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nags Head?

To comfortably afford rent in Nags Head, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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