Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Raeford, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Raeford rent stands today

    Raeford, NC rent rose 2.8% year over year to a current median of $1,850/month. The $24 monthly difference from last year is negligible, indicating rents are broadly flat in dollar terms despite the percentage increase.

  • Raeford is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 145 total rentals available for choice. This positioning offers renters access to value relative to the national median.

  • Price ranges

    In Raeford, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,098/month, 3-bedrooms near $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Houses dominate the market at $1,850/month compared to apartments at $1,375/month, reflecting the inventory composition.

Median rent

Median rent in Raeford

$1,850/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Raeford is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Raeford

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Raeford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Raeford, NC

Average rent prices in Raeford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Raeford, NC

Rent prices in Raeford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Raeford is $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Raeford run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,000

10%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,097

4%

33%

3 bedroom

$1,800

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Raeford and Aberdeen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Raeford

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Raeford, NC is 12% lower than the median rent in Aberdeen, NC.

Discover rentals in Raeford, NC

114 Plymouth Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Raeford

ResidentialLease, Raeford, NC

114 Plymouth Way, Raeford, NC 28376

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

1370 Single Tree Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Raeford

ResidentialLease, Raeford, NC

1370 Single Tree Ln, Raeford, NC 28376

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

604 Forrest St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Raeford

ResidentialLease, Raeford, NC

604 Forrest St, Raeford, NC 28376

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

108 Ayana Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Raeford

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

Price dropped $100

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Frequently asked questions for Raeford, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Raeford rental market.

How much is rent in Raeford?

The average rent in Raeford is $1,850 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Raeford?

Average rent prices in Raeford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Raeford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Raeford is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Raeford?

To comfortably afford rent in Raeford, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Raeford?

February offers the best rental deals in Raeford, with rents running about 12% lower than the August peak. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters throughout the year.

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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