Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
New Bern, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New Bern rent stands today
New Bern, NC rent rose 24.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,705/month. Renters today are paying $234 more per month on average than last year as rents have climbed back to the peak of $1,695/month in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
New Bern is 10.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market has 89 total rentals, mostly houses, positioning it as a smaller, value-oriented rental market.
Price ranges
Studio rents are $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,120/month, 2-bedrooms $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,300/month. The bedroom rent range shows a wide spread across unit sizes in New Bern.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $1,995/month while apartments are lower at $1,320/month. Houses make up 73.7% of total rentals, with apartments and condos comprising the rest, shaping the rental inventory composition.
Median rent
Median rent in New Bern
$1,705/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in New Bern is $1,705 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $195 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Bern
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in New Bern run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,388.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,120 |  10% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown New Bern | $1,500 | |
Five Points | $1,530 | |
Greenbrier | $1,489 | |
Oak Ridge | $1,647 | |
Taberna | $1,822 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,320 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,737 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,120
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Downtown New Bern
Average rent
$1,500
Five Points
Average rent
$1,530
Taberna
Average rent
$1,822
Greenbrier
Average rent
$1,489
Oak Ridge
Average rent
$1,647
Apartments
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
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
10%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Bern, NC is 13% lower than the median rent in Arapahoe, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,625
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1%$1,450
55%$1,600
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83%Discover rentals in New Bern, NC
1d ago
3000 Academic Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$480–$1,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1025 Karen Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$596–$1,140
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Bern
1106 Karen Dr #C, New Bern, NC 28562
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in New Bern
2 beds
2 baths
$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Bern
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Bern
502 8th St, New Bern, NC 28560
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
1d ago
Verified
2590 Woodland Ave, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$6,137
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1352 Trent Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,340
Apartment for rent
22h ago
710 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3000 Academic Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$480–$1,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2590 Woodland Ave, New Bern, NC 28562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$6,137
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Bern
4016 Madeline Farm Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
5 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
22h ago
710 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in New Bern
2928 Judge Manly Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2590 Woodland Ave, New Bern, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$1,511–$5,331
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1352 Trent Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,140
Apartment for rent
22h ago
710 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Apartment for rent in New Bern
14166 Post Office Box 14166, New Bern, NC 28561
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment 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 $1,705 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Bern?
Average rent prices in New Bern have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does New Bern rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Bern is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Bern?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Bern are Greenbrier ($1,489/mo), Downtown New Bern ($1,500/mo), and Five Points ($1,530/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 $68,000/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?
February offers the lowest rents in New Bern with prices roughly 8.7% below September's peak, while December is the least competitive month with lower demand compared to available inventory.
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).