Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Wendell, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Wendell rent stands today

    Wendell, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Month over month, rents cooled by 2.1%.

  • Wendell runs 4.5% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a small total rental inventory of 67 units.

  • Price ranges

    Bedroom medians in Wendell range from $1,095/month for 1-bed units to $2,285/month for 4+ bedrooms. The largest share of rentals are 3-bed and 4+ bed units, which make up most of the market.

  • Price ranges

    Houses dominate Wendell's market at a median of $1,995/month, while apartments are lower at $1,335/month. Apartments make up only 5.3% of total rentals, with houses comprising 94%.

Median rent

Median rent in Wendell

$1,995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Wendell is $1,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $85 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wendell

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wendell rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wendell, NC

Average rent prices in Wendell have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,335, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Wendell run $1,394 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,335.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

9%

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

2%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,412

8%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,845

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,285

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$1,995
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wendell, NC is 11% higher than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.

Discover rentals in Wendell, NC

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Vista Apartments

Vista Townhomes, Wendell, NC 27591

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1405 Vista Drive - A4Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wendell

Vista Apartments - 1405- A4 (#)

1405 Vista Drive - A4Vista Apartments, Wendell, NC 27591

2 beds

1.5 baths

$895

House for rent

Available Aug 13

402 W Academy St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wendell

402 West Academy Street - 1

402 W Academy St #1, Wendell, NC 27591

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

Available Aug 13

325 Wendell Falls Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wendell

Wendell, NC

325 Wendell Falls Pkwy, Wendell, NC 27591

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,420

House for rent

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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 $1,995 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wendell?

Average rent prices in Wendell have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Wendell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wendell is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $85 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 $80,000/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).

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