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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Wrightsville Beach
$4,897/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Wrightsville Beach is $4,897 per month as of May 2026. This is 151% above the national average rent, or $2,947 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wrightsville Beach
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wrightsville Beach rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wrightsville Beach, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% 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
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Rent prices in Wrightsville Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wrightsville Beach is $1,749, whereas a house costs $2,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Wrightsville Beach run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,205 |  1% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $1,517 | 23% | 53% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 6% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 23% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Wrightsville Beach | $4,897 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,749 | 62% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,972 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,205
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,517
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
53%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
43%
Wrightsville Beach
Average rent
$4,897
Apartments
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
62%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,972
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach, 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wrightsville Beach and Bayshore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wrightsville Beach
151%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wrightsville Beach, NC is 145% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
49%$2,775
17%$2,333
2%$2,300
6%$1,850
2%$2,100
30%$1,995
6%$2,000
16%$1,949
2%$2,100
5%$2,400
4%$2,150
Discover rentals in Wrightsville Beach, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wrightsville Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wrightsville Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wrightsville Beach
18 Seagull St #B, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wrightsville Beach
7 Shore Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
4 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wrightsville Beach
2304 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wrightsville Beach
18 Seagull St #B, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wrightsville Beach
129 Lumina Ave S, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wrightsville Beach
7 Shore Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
4 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wrightsville Beach
7 Shore Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
4 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wrightsville Beach, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Wrightsville Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Wrightsville Beach?
The average rent in Wrightsville Beach is $4,897 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wrightsville Beach?
Average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Wrightsville Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wrightsville Beach is 151% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,947 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wrightsville Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Wrightsville Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $196,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wrightsville Beach?
Wrightsville Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,400 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 10.0% from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom prices declined 3.8% year over year.
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).