Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
New Bern, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New Bern rent stands today
New Bern, NC rent rose 11.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $201 more per month on average than last year as rents have climbed back to the peak of $1,600/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
New Bern sits 14.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 89 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with value for renters seeking single-family homes.
Price ranges
Studios in New Bern run around $1,875/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,246/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,380/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,375/month. Houses command a median of $1,940/month while apartments are more affordable at $1,320/month, consistent with the market's heavy skew toward houses.
Neighborhood spotlight
Five Points rents rose 40.5% year over year to $1,475/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with Taberna where rents fell 33.8% to $1,390/month. This divergence shows distinct neighborhood dynamics within New Bern's overall rising market.
Median rent
Median rent in New Bern
$1,650/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in New Bern is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $280 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Bern
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Bern rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Bern, NC
Average rent prices in New Bern have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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
New Bern, NC
Rent prices in New Bern vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Bern is $1,320, whereas a house costs $1,940. 1-bedroom apartments in New Bern run $1,246 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,340.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,875 |  5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,246 | 2% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,380 | 6% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 7% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,375 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown New Bern | $1,550 | |
Five Points | $1,475 | |
Greenbrier | $1,700 | |
Oak Ridge | $1,395 | |
Taberna | $1,390 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,320 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,940 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,246
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Downtown New Bern
Average rent
$1,550
Five Points
Average rent
$1,475
Taberna
Average rent
$1,390
Oak Ridge
Average rent
$1,395
Greenbrier
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,940
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Bern and Arapahoe by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Bern
15%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Bern, NC is 20% higher than the median rent in Arapahoe, NC.
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70%Discover rentals in New Bern, NC
5d+ ago
3660 3660 Neuse - Westberry Villas, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bern
1731 Elmwood St #D, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in New Bern
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Bern
1821 Spencer Ave #B, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Bern
3504 Cranberry Ln, New Bern, NC 28562
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Taberna house for rent in New Bern
106 Brugg Ct, New Bern, NC 28562
3 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern house for rent in New Bern
221 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
411 George St #2, New Bern, NC 28560
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2590 Woodland Ave, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$5,912
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1352 Trent Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,340
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in New Bern
3 beds
1 bath
$1,555
$1,405
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1090 Summersweet Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,404–$1,891
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2590 Woodland Ave, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$5,912
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Bern
501 Dakota Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Bern
119 Dock S Dock Side Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Bern
2028 Bogue Ln, New Bern, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
2590 Woodland Ave, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,112–$5,912
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in New Bern
3 beds
1 bath
$1,555
$1,405
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1090 Summersweet Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$1,680–$1,841
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in New Bern
3804 Brandywine Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New Bern, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the New Bern rental market.
How much is rent in New Bern?
The average rent in New Bern is $1,650 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Bern?
Average rent prices in New Bern have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does New Bern rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Bern is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $280 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Bern?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Bern are Taberna ($1,390/mo), Oak Ridge ($1,395/mo), and Five Points ($1,475/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Bern?
To comfortably afford rent in New Bern, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New Bern?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Bern average around $1,190/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.
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).