Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Newport, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Newport

$2,100/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newport is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newport

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newport rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Newport, NC

Average rent prices in Newport have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Newport, NC

Rent prices in Newport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newport is $1,634, whereas a house costs $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

27%

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

8%

65%

2 bedroom

$2,057

91%

96%

3 bedroom

$1,975

85%

88%

4 bedroom

$2,900

7%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

65%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,057

Last 30 days

91%

Last year

96%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

85%

Last year

88%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Newport, 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 Newport, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Newport and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newport

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,157
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newport, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Newport, NC

610 E Branch Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Newport

610 East Branch Drive - 1

610 E Branch Dr #1, Newport, NC 28570

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Available Jul 27

220 Sequoia Dr #263 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

MANUFACTURED - Newport, NC

220 Sequoia Dr #263, Newport, NC 28570

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Atlantic Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Atlantic Village

515 Tom Mann Rd, Newport, NC 28570

3 beds

2 baths

$1,419–$79,995

Apartment for rent

1663 New Bern St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Newport, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Newport rental market.

How much is rent in Newport?

The average rent in Newport is $2,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newport?

Average rent prices in Newport have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Newport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newport is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newport?

To comfortably afford rent in Newport, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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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