Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Newport, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Newport

$1,900/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newport is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newport

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newport rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Newport, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Newport, NC

Average rent prices in Newport have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,210, whereas a house costs $1,947. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,305.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

8%

-

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,900

13%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,650

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newport, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Newport, NC

358 White Oak Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, NC

358 White Oak Dr, Newport, NC 28570

3 beds

2 baths

$1,055

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.
216 Redwood Dr #285 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

Manufactured In Park, Newport, NC

216 Redwood Dr #285, Newport, NC 28570

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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.
312 Kathryn Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

Residential Lease, Newport, NC

312 Kathryn Ct, Newport, NC 28570

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

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.

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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 $1,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newport?

Average rent prices in Newport have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Newport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newport is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newport?

To comfortably afford rent in Newport, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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