Last updated on June 25, 2026

Average rent in
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Raleigh-Durham

$1,750/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Raleigh-Durham is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Raleigh-Durham

365

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Raleigh-Durham rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Average rent prices in Raleigh-Durham have increased by 8% 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 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Rent prices in Raleigh-Durham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Raleigh-Durham is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh-Durham run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,368

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,342

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,658

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,195

-

2%

4 bedroom

$3,300

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,368

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,342

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,658

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 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 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

416 Hillsborough St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chapel Hill

Unit #2 One Room Available at $1000/mo.

416 Hillsborough St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

3 beds

3.5 baths

$700

House for rent

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4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$900–$1,525

Apartment for rent

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5301 Yardley Ter #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Durham

5301 Yardley Terrace - C

5301 Yardley Ter #1, Durham, NC 27707

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Mar 15

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13h ago

8.3

Very good

ReNew Durham

3554 Weymouth St, Durham, NC 27707

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$949–$2,230

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

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Frequently asked questions for University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Raleigh-Durham rental market.

How much is rent in Raleigh-Durham?

The average rent in Raleigh-Durham is $1,750 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Raleigh-Durham?

Average rent prices in Raleigh-Durham have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Raleigh-Durham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Raleigh-Durham is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Raleigh-Durham?

To comfortably afford rent in Raleigh-Durham, 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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