Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Raleigh, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Raleigh rent stands today
Raleigh, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying $37 less per month on average than last year, with a slight month-over-month decline of 0.8%.
Compared to national trends
Raleigh sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 1,248 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Price ranges
Rents in Raleigh vary by bedroom from studios at $1,341/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,399/month. Houses command a median of $1,950/month while apartments are lower at $1,400/month, with houses making up 64.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
North Ridge rents fell 81.8% year over year to $1,615/month across 20 rentals, and Stonehenge East dropped 63.2% to $1,399/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide market, which is broadly stable.
Median rent
Median rent in Raleigh
$1,750/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Raleigh is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Raleigh
1,248
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Raleigh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Raleigh, NC
Average rent prices in Raleigh have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, NC
Rent prices in Raleigh vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Raleigh is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,410.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,341 |  5% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,215 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,907 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,399 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bedford At Falls River | $2,000 | |
Brier Creek Country Club | $1,797 | |
Hedingham | $1,682 | |
King Charles | $1,699 | |
North Hills | $1,410 | |
Oakwood | $1,947 | |
Southeast Raleigh | $1,835 | |
Southwest Raleigh | $1,535 | |
Stonehenge | $1,684 | |
Sunset Hills | $1,497 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $720 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,341
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,907
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Southwest Raleigh
Average rent
$1,535
Southeast Raleigh
Average rent
$1,835
Hedingham
Average rent
$1,682
King Charles
Average rent
$1,699
Brier Creek Country Club
Average rent
$1,797
Bedford At Falls River
Average rent
$2,000
Sunset Hills
Average rent
$1,497
North Hills
Average rent
$1,410
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,947
Stonehenge
Average rent
$1,684
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$720
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Raleigh, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Raleigh and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Raleigh
8%lower than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Raleigh, NC is 20% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,190
$2,050
2%$1,825
2%$1,799
3%$1,995
1%$1,850
1%$2,100
7%$2,010
7%$1,970
$2,562
5%$2,050
2%$1,895
5%Cost of living in Raleigh, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 15% higher |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Raleigh, NC
5d+ ago
Southwest Raleigh condo for rent in Raleigh
4 beds
4 baths
$500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
2011 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2120 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
4 beds
4 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest Raleigh apartment for rent in Raleigh
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Raleigh
2108 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
5 beds
5.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1000 Hammell Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,535–$10,626
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Raleigh
505 Northwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
5 beds
4 baths
$8,995
$7,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Raleigh
625 Glascock St, Raleigh, NC 27604
4 beds
4.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4722 Dansey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
2d ago
Verified
15101 Royal Creek Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$2,166
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
3d ago
Verified
2292 Fox Ridge Manor Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
3d ago
Verified
4009 Deep Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
3h ago
Verified
202 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$4,046
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
6625 Lake Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,108–$2,477
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3801 Glen Verde Trl, Raleigh, NC 27613
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,143–$2,713
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4722 Dansey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
2d ago
Verified
15101 Royal Creek Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$2,166
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
3d ago
Verified
2292 Fox Ridge Manor Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
3d ago
Verified
4009 Deep Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
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Frequently asked questions for Raleigh, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Raleigh rental market.
How much is rent in Raleigh?
The average rent in Raleigh is $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Raleigh?
Average rent prices in Raleigh have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Raleigh rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Raleigh is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Raleigh?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh are North Hills ($1,410/mo), Sunset Hills ($1,497/mo), and Southwest Raleigh ($1,535/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Raleigh?
To comfortably afford rent in Raleigh, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Raleigh?
Fall months, particularly September and October, offer the best conditions with less competition and lower demand. July sees the highest rents while November has the lowest, with about 4% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).