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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Wendell, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Wendell rent stands today
Wendell, NC rent rose 7.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,147/month. Renters today are paying $115 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 2.1% month over month after peaking in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Wendell runs 10.4% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it above average in cost among smaller markets with a total of 65 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Wendell rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,126/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,557/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,010/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,350/month. These bedroom tiers show the range of rents available for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed segment in Wendell climbed 43.4% year over year, a large increase compared to the citywide rise of 7.6%. This segment's growth contrasts with declines in 2 Bed and 4+ Bed rents, showing varied trends within the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Wendell
$2,147/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Wendell is $2,147 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $202 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wendell
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wendell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wendell, NC
Average rent prices in Wendell have decreased 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
Wendell, NC
Rent prices in Wendell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wendell is $1,455, whereas a house costs $2,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Wendell run $1,455 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,557.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,126 | 3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,557 | 4% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,010 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wendell Falls | $2,229 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,455 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,147 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $849 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,126
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,557
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,010
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Wendell Falls
Average rent
$2,229
Apartments
Average rent
$1,455
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
No Change
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
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wendell, NC is 17% higher than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,840
2%$1,500
1%$1,897
$912
4%$1,562
4%$1,550
35%$2,187
4%$2,272
13%$1,695
6%$2,000
15%$1,355
2%$1,790
Discover rentals in Wendell, NC
3d ago
House for rent in Wendell
2016 Compacta Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wendell
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,835
$1,740
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,840
$1,740
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
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
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wendell
145 Burke Legacy Way #ROWAN, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,720
$2,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wendell
145 Burke Legacy Way, Wendell, NC 27591
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,550
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,835
House for rent
Available Sep 22
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,135
House for rent
Available May 12
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,920
$1,775
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,380
$2,410
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,135
House for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,380
$2,410
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,920
$1,775
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,135
$1,935
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,920
$1,775
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,380
$2,410
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,135
$1,935
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,780
House for rent
Available Sep 4
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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 $2,147 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wendell?
Average rent prices in Wendell have decreased by 2% 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 $202 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wendell average around $1,370/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,620/month.
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).