Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Rocky Mount, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rocky Mount, NC rent slipped 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters are paying $59 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 2.1% month over month recently.
Compared to national trends
Rocky Mount is 49.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers an accessible rental market with 111 total rentals available for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Rocky Mount run around $1,180/month, 1-bedrooms around $738/month, 2-bedrooms around $850/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,175/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northgreen Village rents fell by 66.0% year over year, a large decline compared to the citywide 11.6% drop. This neighborhood's change stands out against the broader Rocky Mount market.
Median rent
Median rent in Rocky Mount
$995/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Rocky Mount is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rocky Mount
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,312. 1-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,180 | 20% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $737 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,175 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Rocky Mount | $850 | |
Fords Colony | $1,437 | |
Hunters Park | $1,200 | |
Kent Park | $1,550 | |
Northgreen Village | $850 | |
Old Place | $1,300 | |
Stone Haven | $925 | |
Tyson Est | $1,515 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $962 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,312 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,180
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$737
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Hunters Park
Average rent
$1,200
Downtown Rocky Mount
Average rent
$850
Fords Colony
Average rent
$1,437
Northgreen Village
Average rent
$850
Old Place
Average rent
$1,300
Kent Park
Average rent
$1,550
Stone Haven
Average rent
$925
Tyson Est
Average rent
$1,515
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,312
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
49%lower than the national median
12%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
5d+ ago
Hunters Park house for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$495
House for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$625
House for rent
Available Dec 17
16h ago
514 Suburb Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 Braswell St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
3 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
Available Apr 22
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
12h ago
Verified
1000 Colony Sq, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,220–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
1115 Lafayette Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
2d ago
411 Midway St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
1000 Colony Sq, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,220–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
201 S Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rocky Mount
105 Brookberry Court, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
5 beds
3 baths
$2,295
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Rocky Mount
409 Hammond St #4, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1 bed
2 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
12h ago
Verified
1000 Colony Sq, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,220–$1,700
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1604 Betz St, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Rocky Mount
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
16h ago
514 Suburb Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$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 June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rocky Mount?
Average rent prices in Rocky Mount have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Rocky Mount rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rocky Mount is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rocky Mount?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rocky Mount are Downtown Rocky Mount ($850/mo), Northgreen Village ($850/mo), and Stone Haven ($925/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?
Rocky Mount's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $720 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $870 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced the largest rent increase at 8.0% year over year, while one-bedrooms rose more modestly at 1.8%.
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).