Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Winterville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Winterville, NC rent rose modestly year over year by 1.8%, reaching a current median of $1,550/month. Renters pay $28 more per month than last year, though month over month rent fell 3.4%.

  • Winterville is 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 67 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Winterville, studios rent for $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms for $750/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,125/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Winterville

$1,550/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winterville is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winterville

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Winterville run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

23%

-

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

23%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,125

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,287
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winterville, NC is 20% 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
705 Patton Cir #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winterville

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
705 Patton Cir #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winterville

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
712 Patton Cir #34 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winterville

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,550 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winterville?

Average rent prices in Winterville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Winterville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winterville is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $62,000/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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