Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Raleigh Durham
$2,395/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Raleigh Durham is $2,395 per month as of November 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Raleigh Durham
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Raleigh Durham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Raleigh-Durham, NC
Average rent prices in Raleigh Durham 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
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Rent prices in Raleigh Durham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Raleigh Durham is $957, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh Durham run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $915.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $900 |  3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $2,305 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,822 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Austins Pond | $1,861 | |
Briar Chapel | $2,199 | |
Colvard Farms | $2,395 | |
Magnolia | $1,831 | |
North Farm | $1,815 | |
Southfort Plantation | $2,115 | |
Stonebridge | $1,790 | |
Summerwind Plantation | $1,999 | |
The Preserve | $2,160 | |
Turner Farms West | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $957 | 1% | 24% | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,395 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $220 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,305
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Briar Chapel
Average rent
$2,199
Magnolia
Average rent
$1,831
Summerwind Plantation
Average rent
$1,999
The Preserve
Average rent
$2,160
Stonebridge
Average rent
$1,790
Southfort Plantation
Average rent
$2,115
Turner Farms West
Average rent
$2,100
Colvard Farms
Average rent
$2,395
Austins Pond
Average rent
$1,861
North Farm
Average rent
$1,815
Apartments
Average rent
$957
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$220
The table above reflects average rent prices in Raleigh-Durham, 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 Raleigh Durham, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Raleigh Durham and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Raleigh Durham
26%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Raleigh Durham, NC is 14% higher than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,977
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3%$1,875
1%$1,995
2%$1,973
9%$1,950
3%$1,700
$2,080
3%Discover rentals in Raleigh-Durham, NC
5d+ ago
Magnolia house for rent in Raleigh-Durham
63 Brookhaven Dr, Raleigh-Durham, NC 27527
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,300
Price dropped $400Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Turner Farms West house for rent in Raleigh-Durham
10025 Joe Leach Rd, Raleigh-Durham, NC 27603
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,996
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Southfort Plantation house for rent in Raleigh-Durham
125 Longhorn Dr, Raleigh-Durham, NC 27529
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
Stonebridge house for rent in Raleigh-Durham
5 beds
4 baths
$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
The Preserve house for rent in Raleigh-Durham
273 Brown Bear, Raleigh-Durham, NC 27517
4 beds
4.5 baths
$3,750
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Briar Chapel townhouse for rent in Raleigh-Durham
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,795
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Briar Chapel house for rent in Raleigh-Durham
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Briar Chapel house for rent in Raleigh-Durham
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,325
Price dropped $190Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,996
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,181
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,181
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,325
Price dropped $190Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 7
1d ago
Verified
40 Buckleigh Dr, Raleigh-Durham, NC 27527
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
Price dropped $220Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
Price dropped $105Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 27
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,325
Price dropped $190Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,181
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 9
1d ago
Verified
40 Buckleigh Dr, Raleigh-Durham, NC 27527
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
Price dropped $220Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
Price dropped $105Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 27
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Frequently asked questions for Raleigh-Durham, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Raleigh Durham rental market.
How much is rent in Raleigh Durham?
The average rent in Raleigh Durham is $2,395 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Raleigh Durham?
Average rent prices in Raleigh Durham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Raleigh Durham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Raleigh Durham is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Raleigh Durham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh Durham are Stonebridge ($1,790/mo), North Farm ($1,815/mo), and Magnolia ($1,831/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Raleigh Durham?
To comfortably afford rent in Raleigh Durham, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Raleigh Durham?
January offers the lowest rents in Raleigh-Durham, running about 19% below July peak prices. November also sees less competitive conditions with reduced demand compared to the highly competitive February and June months.
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).