Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Wendell, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wendell, NC rent rose 5.6% year over year to a current median of $2,060/month. The year-over-year price change is modest, with rents sitting below the recent peak of $2,165/month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Wendell rents run 8.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The market is small with 54 total rentals, positioning Wendell as a pricier option compared to the national average.
Price ranges
In Wendell, NC, studios rent for about $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,185/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,250/month. The rental inventory is mostly houses, which make up 94.4% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Wendell
$2,060/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Wendell is $2,060 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $160 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wendell
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,355, whereas a house costs $2,092. 1-bedroom apartments in Wendell run $1,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,360.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,185 | 2% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,382 | 15% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,849 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wendell Falls | $2,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,355 | 3% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,092 | 1% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,382
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Wendell Falls
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,092
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
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
8%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wendell, NC is 14% higher than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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21%$2,190
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1%$1,695
4%$1,975
10%$1,243
3%$1,850
Discover rentals in Wendell, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wendell
325 Wendell Falls Pkwy, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,420
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wendell
420 Oak Dare Ln #1, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available Sep 23
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,660
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 17
12h ago
Townhouse for rent in Wendell
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,450
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
Available Dec 3
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
Wendell Falls house for rent in Wendell
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
House for rent
4d ago
Wendell Falls townhouse for rent in Wendell
2137 Big Falls Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
3 baths
$2,650
House for rent
Available Oct 19
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,705
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,660
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 17
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 23
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,710
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,705
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,660
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 17
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,710
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,035
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 7
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,705
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,660
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 17
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,710
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,035
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 7
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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 $2,060 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wendell?
Average rent prices in Wendell have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Wendell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wendell is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $160 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 $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wendell?
December offers the lowest rents in Wendell, running about 10% below the June peak. February and September are also less competitive months with reduced demand compared to 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).