Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Raleigh, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 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 $1,754/month. Month over month, rents increased by 1.4%.
Compared to national trends
Raleigh sits 9.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 1,258 total rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
Rents in Raleigh vary by bedroom from studios at $1,335/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,448/month. Houses command a median rent of $1,995/month, while apartments are lower at $1,431/month, with houses comprising 64% of the rental inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
North Hills rents fell 50.0% year over year to $1,600/month across 13 rentals, a decline compared to the flat citywide trend. Brookhaven and Foxcroft also saw large drops of 48.9% and 44.2%, respectively, marking notable localized cooldowns.
Median rent
Median rent in Raleigh
$1,753/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Raleigh is $1,753 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $176 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Raleigh
1,258
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Raleigh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Raleigh, NC
Average rent prices in Raleigh have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,431, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,474.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,335 |  6% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,242 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,540 | 1% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,447 | 4% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bedford At Falls River | $1,822 | |
Brier Creek Country Club | $1,825 | |
College Park | $1,616 | |
Hedingham | $1,765 | |
King Charles | $1,750 | |
North Hills | $1,600 | |
Oakwood | $1,750 | |
Southeast Raleigh | $1,850 | |
Southwest Raleigh | $1,600 | |
Sunset Hills | $1,772 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,431 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $770 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,335
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,242
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,540
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
Southwest Raleigh
Average rent
$1,600
Southeast Raleigh
Average rent
$1,850
Hedingham
Average rent
$1,765
King Charles
Average rent
$1,750
Brier Creek Country Club
Average rent
$1,825
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,750
Sunset Hills
Average rent
$1,772
College Park
Average rent
$1,616
Bedford At Falls River
Average rent
$1,822
North Hills
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,431
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$770
Last 30 days
4%
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
9%lower than the national median
14%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
$2,195
1%$2,125
$1,880
1%$1,800
1%$2,000
1%$1,910
2%$2,090
4%$2,000
$2,026
3%$2,422
6%$2,060
4%$1,895
1%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
1410 Collegiate Cir, Raleigh, NC 27606
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
2011 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2020 University Woods Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest Raleigh condo for rent in Raleigh
3000 Centennial Woods Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
4 beds
4 baths
$595
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Raleigh
2108 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
5 beds
5.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
1000 Hammell Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,785–$10,626
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Raleigh
505 Northwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
5 beds
4 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Raleigh
625 Glascock St, Raleigh, NC 27604
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
15101 Royal Creek Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,402–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
6h 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
6h ago
Verified
2292 Fox Ridge Manor Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
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
5h ago
Verified
3801 Glen Verde Trl, Raleigh, NC 27613
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$2,687
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
202 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,422–$4,222
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
6625 Lake Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
15101 Royal Creek Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,402–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
6h 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
6h ago
Verified
2292 Fox Ridge Manor Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
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
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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 $1,753 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Raleigh?
Average rent prices in Raleigh have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Raleigh rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Raleigh is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $176 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Raleigh?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh are Southwest Raleigh ($1,600/mo), North Hills ($1,600/mo), and College Park ($1,616/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Raleigh average around $1,250/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,540/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).