Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown New Bern
$1,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown New Bern is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown New Bern
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown New Bern rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC
Average rent prices in Downtown New Bern have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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
Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC
Rent prices in Downtown New Bern vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown New Bern is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown New Bern run $1,034 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,000 |  17% | 41% | |
2 bedroom | $1,587 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bridgeton | $1,650 | |
Fairfield Harbour | $1,750 | |
James City | $1,800 | |
Oak Ridge | $1,650 | |
River Bend | $1,800 | |
Taberna | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,575 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,450 | No Change | 1% | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | 6% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
41%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,587
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Bridgeton
Average rent
$1,650
Fairfield Harbour
Average rent
$1,750
James City
Average rent
$1,800
Oak Ridge
Average rent
$1,650
Taberna
Average rent
$2,000
River Bend
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown New Bern, 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 Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown New Bern and Bridgeton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown New Bern
16%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Bridgeton, Bridgeton, NC.
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Discover rentals in Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
514 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
412 Johnson St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
511 Middle St #B, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Downtown New Bern house for rent in New Bern
221 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern condo for rent in New Bern
212 Middle St #303, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
411 George St #4, New Bern, NC 28560
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
6h ago
710 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
206 King St, New Bern, NC 28560
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern condo for rent in New Bern
212 Middle St #303, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
206 King St, New Bern, NC 28560
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
412 Johnson St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
710 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
514 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
412 Johnson St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Bern apartment for rent in New Bern
514 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown New Bern rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown New Bern?
The average rent in Downtown New Bern is $1,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown New Bern?
Average rent prices in Downtown New Bern have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Downtown New Bern rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown New Bern is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown New Bern?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown New Bern, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).