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Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Rocky Mount, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rocky Mount, NC rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate cooldown from the peak of $1,205/month in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Rocky Mount sits 43.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value in the Southeast with 122 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Rocky Mount rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $675/month, 2-bedrooms for $850/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,395/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,850/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bed and 3-bed units, which together make up nearly 69% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Rocky Mount
$1,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Rocky Mount is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $845 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rocky Mount
122
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rocky Mount rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rocky Mount, NC
Average rent prices in Rocky Mount have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Rocky Mount, NC
Rent prices in Rocky Mount vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rocky Mount is $800, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 20% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $675 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,849 | 4% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Rocky Mount | $1,125 | |
Fords Colony | $1,537 | |
Hunters Park | $950 | |
Kent Park | $1,000 | |
Northgreen Village | $800 | |
Old Place | $1,125 | |
Stone Haven | $800 | |
Tyson Est | $1,363 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,395 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $552 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
Hunters Park
Average rent
$950
Fords Colony
Average rent
$1,537
Downtown Rocky Mount
Average rent
$1,125
Northgreen Village
Average rent
$800
Old Place
Average rent
$1,125
Stone Haven
Average rent
$800
Tyson Est
Average rent
$1,363
Kent Park
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$552
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rocky Mount and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rocky Mount
43%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rocky Mount, NC is 50% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
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3%$2,020
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2%Discover rentals in Rocky Mount, NC
5d+ ago
Hunters Park house for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$495
House for rent
16h ago
Townhouse for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$625
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$625
House for rent
Available Dec 17
4d ago
514 Suburb Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
14h ago
200 Braswell St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
929 Pamela Ln #NA, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
1468 Centipede Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,845
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 17
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,529
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
1115 Lafayette Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Jul 25
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,529
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
201 S Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Fords Colony house for rent in Rocky Mount
4 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Rocky Mount apartment for rent in Rocky Mount
418 Western Ave #1, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1 bed
2 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Fords Colony house for rent in Rocky Mount
4 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,529
House for rent
Available Jul 20
14h ago
200 Braswell St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Jul 25
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Frequently asked questions for Rocky Mount, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Rocky Mount rental market.
How much is rent in Rocky Mount?
The average rent in Rocky Mount is $1,100 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rocky Mount?
Average rent prices in Rocky Mount have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Rocky Mount rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rocky Mount is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rocky Mount?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rocky Mount are Northgreen Village ($800/mo), Stone Haven ($800/mo), and Hunters Park ($950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rocky Mount?
To comfortably afford rent in Rocky Mount, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rocky Mount?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount average around $730/month and two-bedrooms approximately $880/month. Both bedroom types have seen increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 4.1% and two-bedrooms up 6.4%.
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).