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Average Rent in Raleigh, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 20 apartment communities in Raleigh, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,853/mo
▲ +2.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,159/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
20
tracked daily
Units Listed
142
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC
Compare average rent across Raleigh, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $1,875 | $1,367 | 1 | 64 |
| Northwest Raleigh | $1,812 | $1,309 | 3 | 89 |
| Raleigh 27612 | $1,777 | $1,348 | 3 | 49 |
| Raleigh 27603 | $1,740 | $1,164 | 6 | 69 |
| Umstead | $1,597 | $1,350 | 1 | 13 |
| Newsom Creek Overlook | $1,554 | $1,000 | 7 | 84 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Raleigh, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,853 per month across 20 apartment communities and 142 available units. Rents have increased $36 (2.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sumter Square starting at $1,159/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,853/mo.
Prices range from $1,159 to $3,270 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 42 units are currently listed.
Raleigh, NC Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Raleigh, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Raleigh, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Square | $1,159/mo | $1,318/mo | 22 | 3.5 |
| Comet Garner Apartments | $1,305/mo | $1,430/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| Lenoxplace at Garner Station Apartments | $1,329/mo | $1,369/mo | 8 | 4.3 |
| Brook Hill Townhouses | $1,414/mo | $1,414/mo | 1 | 4 |
| The Enclave at Crossroads | $1,419/mo | $1,419/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Centerview at Crossroads | $1,479/mo | $1,748/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Wesley Apartments | $1,594/mo | $1,758/mo | 8 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Raleigh, NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Raleigh, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$74,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,853/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,159/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Median household income in Raleigh, NC is $82,424 , about 7% below 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) | $1,853 |
| Utilities | $447 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,066 |
| Healthcare | $520 |
| Other goods and services | $832 |
| Estimated total | $5,241/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.
Explore Raleigh, NC Apartments
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