Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Elizabeth City State University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Elizabeth City

$1,708/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,708 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $191 less per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elizabeth City

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elizabeth City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elizabeth City State University, NC

Average rent prices in Elizabeth City have increased by 3% 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 Elizabeth City State University, NC

Rent prices in Elizabeth City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elizabeth City is $1,637, whereas a house costs $1,717. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth City run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,250

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,650

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,717

-

6%

4 bedroom

$1,983

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,983

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elizabeth City State 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 Elizabeth City State University, NC

Tooley Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

Tooley Place

613 Hull Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

1–2 beds

1 bath

$530–$610

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.
908 Flora St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elizabeth City

Residential Lease, Elizabeth City, NC

908 Flora St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
200 Queen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northside house for rent in Elizabeth City

Residential Lease, Elizabeth City, NC

200 Queen St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

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.
800 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northside house for rent in Elizabeth City

Residential Lease, Elizabeth City, NC

800 2nd St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

3 beds

2 baths

$1,417

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 Elizabeth City State University, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Elizabeth City rental market.

How much is rent in Elizabeth City?

The average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,708 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elizabeth City?

Average rent prices in Elizabeth City have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Elizabeth City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elizabeth City is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $191 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elizabeth City?

To comfortably afford rent in Elizabeth City, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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