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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Roanoke Rapids
$950/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Roanoke Rapids is $950 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $980 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Roanoke Rapids
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Roanoke Rapids rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Roanoke Rapids, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Roanoke Rapids, NC
Average rent prices in Roanoke Rapids have decreased by 4% 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
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Rent prices in Roanoke Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Roanoke Rapids is $900, whereas a house costs $1,250. 2-bedroom apartments in Roanoke Rapids run $900 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $750 |  1% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 32% | - | |
Houses | $1,250 | 9% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
32%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Roanoke Rapids and Clayton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Roanoke Rapids
51%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Roanoke Rapids, NC is 49% lower than the median rent in Clayton, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,527
5%$1,064
9%$945
3%$1,346
9%$2,000
$1,199
3%$1,095
2%$2,104
3%$2,060
4%$2,250
4%$1,895
1%Discover rentals in Roanoke Rapids, NC
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Roanoke Rapids
104 Dominion Ct, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Roanoke Rapids
104 Dominion Ct, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
101 Washington St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Roanoke Rapids, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Roanoke Rapids rental market.
How much is rent in Roanoke Rapids?
The average rent in Roanoke Rapids is $950 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Roanoke Rapids?
Average rent prices in Roanoke Rapids have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Roanoke Rapids rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Roanoke Rapids is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $980 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Roanoke Rapids?
To comfortably afford rent in Roanoke Rapids, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).