Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Raeford, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Raeford, NC rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $39 less per month on average than last year as the market cools slightly from its recent peak in June 2026.

  • Raeford is 3.1% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 118 total rentals dominated by houses in a smaller market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Raeford run around $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $725/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,245/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units comprising over 77% of rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,850/month while apartments are at $1,585/month. Houses make up 94.9% of total rentals, with apartments representing 4.2% of the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Raeford

$1,850/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Raeford is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $60 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Raeford

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Raeford rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,585, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Raeford run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

3%

-

1 bedroom

$725

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,245

5%

46%

3 bedroom

$1,850

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,050
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Raeford, NC is 10% lower than the median rent in Aberdeen, NC.

Discover rentals in Raeford, NC

143 Centipede Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Raeford

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Raeford

House for rent

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3d ago

Condo for rent in Raeford

ResidentialLease, Raeford, NC

191 Bahia Ln, Raeford, NC 28376

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

Condo for rent

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

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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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 August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Raeford?

Average rent prices in Raeford have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $60 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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