Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Raleigh-Durham, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Raleigh Durham

$2,495/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Raleigh Durham is $2,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Raleigh Durham

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Raleigh Durham rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh Durham run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

1 bedroom

$750

2%

71%

2 bedroom

$1,265

6%

78%

3 bedroom

$2,075

5%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,000

10%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

71%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

78%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

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$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

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.

Discover rentals in Raleigh-Durham, NC

62 Brookhaven Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

$1,690

Price drop

246 Brookhaven Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Magnolia house for rent in Raleigh-Durham

10025 Joe Leach Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Turner Farms West house for rent in Raleigh-Durham

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,980

$1,880

Price drop

63 Brookhaven Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,130

$1,905

Price drop

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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 $2,495 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Raleigh Durham?

Average rent prices in Raleigh Durham have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Raleigh Durham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Raleigh Durham is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Raleigh Durham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh Durham are Magnolia ($1,795/mo), Chapel Ridge ($1,800/mo), and Pleasant Woods ($1,870/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 $100,000/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).

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