Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Raleigh, NC

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Raleigh, NC is $1,737. This is -11%, or $212, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,737

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,224

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Raleigh, NC is $1,737. This is -11%, or $212, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
30%
49%
12%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Raleigh, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Raleigh, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Raleigh, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,399. A 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC costs about $1,285 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,436. Houses for rent in Raleigh, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,195

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,395

7%

2%

Studio

$1,064

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,064

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Raleigh, 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.

Compare rent prices in Raleigh, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Raleigh, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Apex, NC.

Raleigh

Median rent price$1,737
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Raleigh, NC is 21% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.

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$1,895

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$1,995

decreased by2%

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$1,947

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$1,875

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$3,200

decreased by6%

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$2,100

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$1,890

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Cost of living in
Raleigh, NC

The overall cost of living in Raleigh, NC is 3% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% higher

Groceries

1% higher

Health

12% higher

Housing

8% lower

Transportation

8% lower

Utilities

10% lower

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