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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Nags Head, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Nags Head
$1,900/mo
37%vs previous year
The average rent in Nags Head is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nags Head
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Nags Head rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Nags Head, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Nags Head, NC
Average rent prices in Nags Head have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 37% 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 $2,492, whereas a house costs $2,000. 2-bedroom apartments in Nags Head run $2,195 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 4% | 60% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 6% |  31% |
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 Nags Head, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,492 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
60%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
31%
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 Nags Head, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,492
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
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
3%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nags Head, NC is 73% higher than the median rent in Belhaven, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$5,481
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4%$2,003
2%$1,599
55%$1,660
2%$1,800
$1,700
28%$2,172
9%$2,000
79%$2,125
19%$2,000
5%Discover rentals in Nags Head, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Nags Head
4327 S Hammerhead Dr #5485, Nags Head, NC 27959
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nags Head
5205 S Croatan Hwy #7, Nags Head, NC 27959
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Nags Head
5205 S Croatan Hwy #7, Nags Head, NC 27959
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Nags Head
4327 S Hammerhead Dr #5485, Nags Head, NC 27959
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Nags Head
4327 S Hammerhead Dr #5485, Nags Head, NC 27959
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $1,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nags Head?
Average rent prices in Nags Head have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 37% since last year.
How does Nags Head rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nags Head is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less 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 $76,000/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).