Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Raleigh, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Raleigh, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a slight month-to-month decline that does not change the overall trend.
Compared to national trends
Raleigh sits 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,262 total rentals providing a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Raleigh run around $1,186/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,224/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,520/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,995/month compared to $1,425/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Stonehenge East rents fell 64.4% year over year to $1,497/month across 16 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and marks a significant local shift in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Raleigh
$1,750/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Raleigh is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Raleigh
1,262
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Raleigh rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Raleigh, NC
Average rent prices in Raleigh have remained the same 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh run $1,298 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,468.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,186 |  3% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,224 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,520 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,399 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bedford At Falls River | $1,947 | |
Brier Creek Country Club | $2,200 | |
Brookhaven | $1,642 | |
College Park | $1,550 | |
Hedingham | $1,791 | |
King Charles | $1,645 | |
Oakwood | $1,779 | |
Southeast Raleigh | $1,850 | |
Southwest Raleigh | $1,540 | |
Sunset Hills | $1,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,186
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,224
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Southwest Raleigh
Average rent
$1,540
Southeast Raleigh
Average rent
$1,850
Hedingham
Average rent
$1,791
King Charles
Average rent
$1,645
Brier Creek Country Club
Average rent
$2,200
Bedford At Falls River
Average rent
$1,947
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,779
Sunset Hills
Average rent
$1,499
College Park
Average rent
$1,550
Brookhaven
Average rent
$1,642
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
7%
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
10%lower than the national median
13%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%$2,095
$1,882
2%$1,800
$2,015
1%$1,950
1%$1,995
2%$1,990
3%$1,995
2%$2,827
10%$2,095
2%$1,932
2%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
4d ago
1241 University Ct, Raleigh, NC 27606
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Southwest Raleigh apartment for rent in Raleigh
2021 Wolftech Ln #3, Raleigh, NC 27603
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
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
1921 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Raleigh
2828 Exeter Cir, Raleigh, NC 27608
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Raleigh
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Raleigh
400 E Martin St #A, Raleigh, NC 27601
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Raleigh
505 Westbrook Dr #0, Raleigh, NC 27615
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
$6,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 8
1h ago
Verified
15101 Royal Creek Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,392–$2,228
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
2d ago
Verified
4009 Deep Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
2d ago
Verified
4722 Dansey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
4d 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
16h ago
Verified
6625 Lake Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$933–$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5014 Sedgewick Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$993–$2,970
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4009 Deep Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
1h ago
Verified
15101 Royal Creek Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,392–$2,228
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
2d ago
Verified
4009 Deep Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
2d ago
Verified
4722 Dansey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 22
4d 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
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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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Raleigh?
Average rent prices in Raleigh have remained the same 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 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Raleigh?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh are Sunset Hills ($1,499/mo), Southwest Raleigh ($1,540/mo), and College Park ($1,550/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?
Raleigh's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. One-bedroom rents declined 1.8% from the previous year, and two-bedroom rents dropped 1.2% over the same period.
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).