Average Rent in Raleigh, NC
22 apartment buildings, 292 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,653/mo
Cheapest
$1,050/mo
Properties
22
Units
292
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 22 properties in Raleigh, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Raleigh, NC Rent Prices
All 22 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sumter Square
613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Lake Johnson Mews Apartments & Townhomes
4233 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Marq at Crabtree
4451 Vilana Rdg Raleigh, NC 27612
Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments
1100 Lenoxplace Cir, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Centerview at Crossroads
1310 Silver Sage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
The Reverie at Lake Boone
4131 Briargrove Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
The Enclave at Crossroads
5454 Crossroads Crest Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter Square 613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1.41 | 3.5 (122) | 48 |
| 2 | Lake Johnson Mews Apartments & Townhomes 4233 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,201 | $1,485 | $1.63 | 4.7 (134) | 2 |
| 3 | Marq at Crabtree 4451 Vilana Rdg Raleigh, NC 27612 | $1,216 | $1,498 | $1.65 | 4.4 (165) | 11 |
| 4 | Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments 1100 Lenoxplace Cir, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA | $1,227 | $1,460 | $1.51 | 4.3 (263) | 12 |
| 5 | Centerview at Crossroads 1310 Silver Sage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,283 | $1,596 | $1.67 | 4.5 (367) | 37 |
| 6 | The Reverie at Lake Boone 4131 Briargrove Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA | $1,288 | $1,773 | $2.10 | 4.8 (178) | 28 |
| 7 | The Enclave at Crossroads 5454 Crossroads Crest Way, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA | $1,330 | $1,469 | $1.41 | 4.3 (124) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Sumter Square
3.5 (122)613 Charleston Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Lake Johnson Mews Apartments & Townhomes
4.7 (134)4233 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Marq at Crabtree
4.4 (165)4451 Vilana Rdg Raleigh, NC 27612
Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments
4.3 (263)1100 Lenoxplace Cir, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Centerview at Crossroads
4.5 (367)1310 Silver Sage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
The Reverie at Lake Boone
4.8 (178)4131 Briargrove Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
Raleigh, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,653 per month, based on 292 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,050 at Sumter Square to $1,527 at Marquis on Edwards Mill.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360/mo | $1,216/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $1,513/mo | $1,050/mo | 115 |
| 2 Bed | $1,717/mo | $1,159/mo | 128 |
| 3 Bed | $1,941/mo | $1,508/mo | 38 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Raleigh, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Raleigh, NC averages $1,513/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,717/mo. At the local median household income of $82,424, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Raleigh, NC at $1,468/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Raleigh, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Raleigh-Durham
Demand in the Raleigh-Durham rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- IBM
- Cisco Systems
- SAS Institute
- WakeMed
- North Carolina State University
Mean one-way commute in Raleigh, NC is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Raleigh, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,653/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,050/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Raleigh, NC is $82,424 , about 4% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Raleigh, NC
Overall prices in Raleigh, NC runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Raleigh, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,653 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,041/mo |
Population
470,763
Median household income
$82,424
Census median rent
$1,468/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Raleigh, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Raleigh, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,375 | +44% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $2,103 | +27% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,712 | +4% | 26 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,430 | -13% | 11 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,910 | +16% | 9 |
| Gastonia, NC | $1,540 | -7% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?
The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,653 per month, based on 292 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Raleigh, NC?
The lowest available rent in Raleigh, NC starts at $1,050 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh, NC average $1,513/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,050/mo across 115 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Raleigh, NC average $1,717/mo. Units start from $1,159/mo across 128 units currently listed.
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