Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Duke University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Raleigh

$1,750/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Raleigh is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Raleigh

627

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Raleigh rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Duke University, NC

Average rent prices in Raleigh have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Duke University, NC

Rent prices in Raleigh vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Raleigh is $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh run $1,481 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,571

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,300

-

15%

2 bedroom

$1,650

-

16%

3 bedroom

$1,995

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,495

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,571

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Duke University, 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.

Discover rentals in Duke University, NC

907 Oak Tree Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

907 Oak Tree Drive

907 Oak Tree Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

1 bed

1 bath

$700

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.
3903 Comfort Ln #04 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Durham

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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.
Taylor Street 2324 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Taylor Street 2324

2324 Taylor St, Durham, NC 27703

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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.
1022 Navigon Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Durham

2 beds

2 baths

$950

Price dropped $1,750Fees 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 Duke University, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Raleigh rental market.

How much is rent in Raleigh?

The average rent in Raleigh is $1,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Raleigh?

Average rent prices in Raleigh have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Raleigh rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Raleigh is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Raleigh?

To comfortably afford rent in Raleigh, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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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