Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$1,350/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $595 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington 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 Washington, NC

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Washington, NC

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $950, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$725

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,400

1%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,250

24%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Washington and Camden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, NC is 26% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.

Discover rentals in Washington, NC

414 W Martin Luther King Jr Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Washington

House for rent

5515 Rivercreek Dr #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 19

1317 Highland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Washington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Washington, NC

1317 Highland Dr, Washington, NC 27889

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Quail Ridge of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Quail Ridge of Washington

940 Runyon Rd, Washington, NC 27889

3–4 beds

1 bath

$1,085–$1,132

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Washington, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $1,350 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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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