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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Rocky Mount, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rocky Mount, NC rent slipped 17.4% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $67 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Rocky Mount sits 50.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters despite a smaller total rental inventory of 135 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Rocky Mount run around $1,058/month, 1-bedrooms around $675/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,849/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,250/month, while apartments sit at $800/month, with houses making up 60.4% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northgreen Village rents fell 39.8% year over year to $1,075/month across 24 rentals. This decline is more pronounced than the citywide 17.4% drop, showing a localized cooldown within Rocky Mount.
Median rent
Median rent in Rocky Mount
$950/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Rocky Mount is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rocky Mount
135
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount run $667 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,057 |  9% | - | |
1 bedroom | $675 | 4% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,849 | 4% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Rocky Mount | $800 | |
Fords Colony | $950 | |
Hunters Park | $950 | |
Kent Park | $1,000 | |
Northgreen Village | $1,075 | |
Old Place | $1,100 | |
Stone Haven | $950 | |
Tyson Est | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | 4% | 10% | |
Condos | $1,025 | 17% | 5% | |
Houses | $1,250 | 1% | 4% | |
Rooms | $702 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,057
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Downtown Rocky Mount
Average rent
$800
Hunters Park
Average rent
$950
Fords Colony
Average rent
$950
Stone Haven
Average rent
$950
Northgreen Village
Average rent
$1,075
Old Place
Average rent
$1,100
Kent Park
Average rent
$1,000
Tyson Est
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$702
Last 30 days
2%
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
50%lower than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rocky Mount, NC is 57% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
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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
3d ago
514 514 through 520 Suburb St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rocky Mount
516 Kingston Ave #516, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
1804 Vernon Rd #1, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $300House for rent
Available Sep 28
1d ago
200 Braswell St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Price dropped $50Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 16
1d ago
213 Rose St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rocky Mount
1037 Godwin Ln, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
2 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
1115 Lafayette Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
4d ago
201 S Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
15h ago
3430 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,200
Apartment 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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rocky Mount
409 Hammond St #4, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1 bed
2 baths
$600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Price dropped $50Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Price dropped $100House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,400
House 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 $950 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rocky Mount?
Average rent prices in Rocky Mount have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Rocky Mount rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rocky Mount is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rocky Mount?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rocky Mount are Downtown Rocky Mount ($800/mo), Hunters Park ($950/mo), and Fords Colony ($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 $38,000/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).