Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Elizabeth City State University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Elizabeth City

$1,650/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elizabeth City

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City State University, NC

Average rent prices in Elizabeth City have increased by 18% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,708. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth City run $1,208 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,217

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,521

-

22%

3 bedroom

$1,762

-

31%

4 bedroom

$2,083

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,217

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,521

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,762

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,083

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

3d ago

6.5

Good

Tooley Place

613 Hull Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

1–2 beds

1 bath

$530–$610

1202 Carolina Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City

1202 Carolina Ave #1, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

1313 Lincoln St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth City

Residential Lease, Elizabeth City, NC

1313 Lincoln St #B, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

701 W Elizabeth St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Elizabeth City

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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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elizabeth City?

Average rent prices in Elizabeth City have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Elizabeth City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elizabeth City is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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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