Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Winterville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Winterville, NC rent slipped 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $80 less per month on average than last year as rents have cooled since the peak in early 2025.

  • Winterville sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 81 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Winterville rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $849/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,100/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Winterville

$1,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winterville is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winterville

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winterville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Winterville, NC

Average rent prices in Winterville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased 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 Winterville, NC

Rent prices in Winterville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winterville is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Winterville run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

2%

-

1 bedroom

$849

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$1,600

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,100

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Winterville and Ayden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Winterville

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winterville, NC is 40% higher than the median rent in Ayden, NC.

Discover rentals in Winterville, NC

709 Patton Cir #35 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winterville

Residential Lease, Winterville, NC

709 Patton Cir #35, Winterville, NC 28590

2 beds

1 bath

$775

712 Patton Cir #34 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winterville

2 beds

1 bath

$800

712 Patton Cir #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winterville

2 beds

1 bath

$800

705 Patton Cir #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winterville

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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Frequently asked questions for Winterville, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Winterville rental market.

How much is rent in Winterville?

The average rent in Winterville is $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winterville?

Average rent prices in Winterville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Winterville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winterville is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winterville?

To comfortably afford rent in Winterville, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Winterville?

November offers the best rental deals in Winterville, with rents running 15.1% lower than the January peak season. This seasonal swing creates clear savings opportunities for flexible renters.

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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