Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Tarboro, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Tarboro

$895/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tarboro is $895 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,005 less per month.

$0.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tarboro

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tarboro rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tarboro, NC

Average rent prices in Tarboro have decreased by 5% 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 Tarboro, NC

Rent prices in Tarboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tarboro is $772, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Tarboro run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$600

17%

1%

2 bedroom

$800

8%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,075

25%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,886

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,886

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tarboro, 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 Tarboro, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tarboro and Clayton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tarboro

Median rent price$895
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tarboro, NC is 50% lower than the median rent in Clayton, NC.

Discover rentals in Tarboro, NC

400 E Northern Blvd #32 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tarboro

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
400 E Northern Blvd #43 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tarboro

3 beds

1 bath

$625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
128 Timberview Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Tarboro

2 beds

2 baths

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
307 Hall St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tarboro

3 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Tarboro, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Tarboro rental market.

How much is rent in Tarboro?

The average rent in Tarboro is $895 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tarboro?

Average rent prices in Tarboro have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Tarboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tarboro is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tarboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Tarboro, 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).

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