Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
New Bern, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where New Bern rent stands today

    New Bern, NC rent rose 14.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,688/month. Renters are paying $111 more per month on average than last year, with rent essentially unchanged month to month.

  • New Bern, NC sits 13.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total of 80 rentals in the market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in New Bern rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,157/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,855/month. The range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in New Bern

$1,688/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Bern is $1,688 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $262 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Bern

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Bern 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 New Bern, NC

Average rent prices in New Bern have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,351, whereas a house costs $1,905. 1-bedroom apartments in New Bern run $1,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,340.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

92%

-

1 bedroom

$1,157

8%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,855

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,400

13%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

92%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,157

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,855

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$1,688
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,680
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Bern, NC is equal to the median rent in Arapahoe, NC.

Discover rentals in New Bern, NC

WG MHP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

WG MHP

7650 Us 70 Hwy E, New Bern, NC 28560

2 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$995

Apartment for rent

1729 Elmwood St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Bern

APARTMENT - New Bern, NC

1729 Elmwood St #D, New Bern, NC 28560

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1821 Spencer Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Bern

SINGLE_FAMILY - New Bern, NC

1821 Spencer Ave #B, New Bern, NC 28560

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

1821 Spencer AvenueUnit B #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Bern

1821 Spencer Avenue - Unit B - 1

1821 Spencer AvenueUnit B #1, New Bern, NC 28560

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $1,688 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Bern?

Average rent prices in New Bern have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does New Bern rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Bern is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $262 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Bern?

The most affordable neighborhoods in New Bern are Oak Ridge ($1,350/mo), Five Points ($1,400/mo), and Greenbrier ($1,500/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?

New Bern's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 2.8% from the previous year, while two-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.

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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