Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Newport, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Newport

$2,250/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newport is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newport

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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

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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Newport run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $80,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

27%

-

1 bedroom

$1,775

6%

-

2 bedroom

$1,295

86%

86%

3 bedroom

$2,137

9%

73%

4 bedroom

$2,995

3%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

86%

Last year

86%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,137

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

73%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

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$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,915
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Newport, NC

803 Courtyard W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newport

CONDOS - Newport, NC

803 Courtyard W, Newport, NC 28570

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

House for rent

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newport

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Newport, NC

220 Sequoia Dr #263, Newport, NC 28570

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

317 Foxhall Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

House for rent

309 Country Club Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newport

SINGLE_FAMILY - Newport, NC

309 Country Club Ln, Newport, NC 28570

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

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 $2,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newport?

Average rent prices in Newport have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Newport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newport is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $90,000/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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