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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Wendell, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Wendell rent stands today
Wendell, NC rent rose 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters today are paying $32 more per month on average than last year, and rents are just below the peak level of $2,165/month from last month.
Compared to national trends
Wendell runs 10.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among smaller markets with a total of 55 rentals.
Price ranges
In Wendell, studios rent for about $1,995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,126/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,351/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,020/month, and 4+ bedrooms rent for $2,250/month. Houses rent at a median of $2,150/month while apartments are more affordable at $1,396/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Wendell
$2,150/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Wendell is $2,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wendell
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wendell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wendell, NC
Average rent prices in Wendell have increased by 1% 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
Wendell, NC
Rent prices in Wendell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wendell is $1,396, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Wendell run $1,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,726.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 | 2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,126 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,351 | 20% |  24% | |
3 bedroom | $2,020 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wendell Falls | $2,097 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,396 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $849 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,126
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,351
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,020
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Wendell Falls
Average rent
$2,097
Apartments
Average rent
$1,396
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$849
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wendell, 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 Wendell, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wendell and Archer Lodge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wendell
10%higher than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wendell, NC is 18% higher than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$1,695
2%$2,000
10%$1,350
1%$2,095
Discover rentals in Wendell, NC
1d ago
House for rent in Wendell
7245 Shawan Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wendell
7017 Corfu Pl #1, Wendell, NC 27591
4 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wendell
460 La Maison Ave, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,790
House for rent
1h ago
Townhouse for rent in Wendell
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Jun 9
2d ago
House for rent in Wendell
2853 Greenbrook Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
4 beds
4 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Wendell Falls house for rent in Wendell
1608 Cascade Falls Ln, Wendell, NC 27591
4 beds
3 baths
$2,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wendell
3 beds
0.5 baths
$2,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wendell
145 Burke Legacy Way #ROWAN, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,475
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,520
$1,915
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 19
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,980
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,825
House for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,770
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,085
House for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,520
$1,915
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 19
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,825
House for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,890
House for rent
Available Jul 20
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,520
$1,915
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 19
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,980
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,490
House for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,485
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 9
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Frequently asked questions for Wendell, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Wendell rental market.
How much is rent in Wendell?
The average rent in Wendell is $2,150 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wendell?
Average rent prices in Wendell have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Wendell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wendell is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wendell?
To comfortably afford rent in Wendell, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wendell?
Wendell's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. One-bedroom apartments experienced a notable 28% annual increase, while two-bedroom rents climbed 4.2% year over year.
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).