Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Norwood, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Norwood

$1,600/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwood is $1,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwood

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwood 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+

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

Rent trends in Norwood, NC

Average rent prices in Norwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Norwood, NC

Rent prices in Norwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norwood is $995, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwood run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,550

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,495

2%

-

3 bedroom

$1,895

27%

39%

4 bedroom

$2,210

5%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,210

Last 30 days

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Norwood and Albemarle by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norwood

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norwood, NC is 5% higher than the median rent in Albemarle, NC.

Discover rentals in Norwood, NC

217 Carlie St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Norwood

Residential Lease, Norwood, NC

217 Carlie St, Norwood, NC 28128

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

518 Lake Head Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tillery Beach house for rent in Norwood

Residential Lease, Norwood, NC

518 Lake Head Rd, Norwood, NC 28128

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

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Frequently asked questions for Norwood, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Norwood rental market.

How much is rent in Norwood?

The average rent in Norwood is $1,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwood?

Average rent prices in Norwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Norwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwood is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norwood?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Norwood are Oakwood Park ($1,500/mo), Country Club Estates ($1,550/mo), and Tillery Beach ($1,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Norwood, 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).

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