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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Rocky Mount, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rocky Mount, NC rent slipped 13.5% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters today are paying $75 less per month on average than last year as the market cools from its peak of $1,205 in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Rocky Mount sits 47.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in North Carolina. The city has 128 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Rocky Mount rent for $1,117/month, 1-bedrooms for $660/month, and 2-bedrooms for $850/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,325/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,849/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Rocky Mount
$995/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Rocky Mount is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rocky Mount
128
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,222. 1-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount run $660 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,117 |  9% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $660 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,325 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,849 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Rocky Mount | $850 | |
Fords Colony | $1,100 | |
Hunters Park | $850 | |
Kent Park | $950 | |
Northgreen Village | $875 | |
Old Place | $950 | |
Stone Haven | $950 | |
Tyson Est | $1,406 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $825 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,222 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $816 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,117
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$660
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Downtown Rocky Mount
Average rent
$850
Hunters Park
Average rent
$850
Stone Haven
Average rent
$950
Kent Park
Average rent
$950
Fords Colony
Average rent
$1,100
Northgreen Village
Average rent
$875
Old Place
Average rent
$950
Tyson Est
Average rent
$1,406
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$816
Last 30 days
6%
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
48%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rocky Mount, NC is 55% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
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Discover rentals in Rocky Mount, NC
3d ago
640 Ravenwood Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$473–$718
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
5 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
2147 Joelene Dr #NA, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
3d ago
200 Braswell St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rocky Mount
7253 Longleaf Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
3d ago
640 Ravenwood Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$473–$718
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
213 Rose St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$610
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Rocky Mount
105 Kimber Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Sep 30
1d ago
11 Jeffries Cv, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1135 W Thomas St #NA, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
201 S Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
3430 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
3 beds
1 bath
$1,230
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
213 Rose St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
2 beds
1 bath
$610
Apartment for rent
50m ago
101 Nandina Ct, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
17h ago
514 Suburb Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Apartment for rent
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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 $995 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rocky Mount?
Average rent prices in Rocky Mount have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Rocky Mount rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rocky Mount is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rocky Mount?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rocky Mount are Downtown Rocky Mount ($850/mo), Hunters Park ($850/mo), and Northgreen Village ($875/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 $40,000/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?
January offers the lowest rents in Rocky Mount, running about 10% below June prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while July sees the highest competition between renters and available inventory.
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).