Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Raleigh-Durham, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Raleigh Durham

$2,395/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Raleigh Durham is $2,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $470 more per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Raleigh Durham

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Raleigh Durham rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Raleigh-Durham, NC

Average rent prices in Raleigh Durham have decreased by 4% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh Durham run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

57%

2 bedroom

$1,725

No Change

52%

3 bedroom

$2,102

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,050

9%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

57%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

52%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,102

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$2,395
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Raleigh Durham, NC is 9% higher than the median rent in Apex, NC.

Discover rentals in Raleigh-Durham, NC

76 Buckleigh Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Magnolia house for rent in Raleigh-Durham

SINGLE_FAMILY - Clayton, NC

76 Buckleigh Dr, Raleigh-Durham, NC 27527

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,700

House for rent

70 Brookhaven Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,745

House for rent

Available Jun 16

34 Brookhaven Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Aug 24

48 Ashby Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,985

House for rent

Available Sep 28

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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 August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Raleigh Durham?

Average rent prices in Raleigh Durham have decreased by 4% 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 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $470 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Raleigh Durham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh Durham are Govs Club ($1,600/mo), Austins Pond ($1,815/mo), and Magnolia ($1,880/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Raleigh-Durham average around $3,310/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,420/month.

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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