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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Roanoke Rapids
$887/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Roanoke Rapids is $887 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,062 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Roanoke Rapids
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 50% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $748, whereas a house costs $1,127. 1-bedroom apartments in Roanoke Rapids run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $838.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $720 | 1% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $777 | 1% |  13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,089 | 6% | 9% |
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 | $748 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,127 | 4% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$720
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$777
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,089
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
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
$748
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
4%
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
54%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Roanoke Rapids, NC is 53% lower than the median rent in Clayton, NC.
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5h ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
38 Buttercup Ln, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
1028 Cleveland St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
303 Lake Pointe Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
38 Buttercup Ln, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
1028 Cleveland St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
38 Buttercup Ln, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke Rapids
1028 Cleveland St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
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 $887 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Roanoke Rapids?
Average rent prices in Roanoke Rapids have increased by 50% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Roanoke Rapids rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Roanoke Rapids is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,062 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 $36,000/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).