Average rent in North Carolina
November 2026. Based on 761 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,140 | 1 | 55% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,203 | $550 | 336 | 15% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,408 | $454 | 130 | 16% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,850 | $404 | 225 | 7% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,835 | $950 | 69 | 14% lower |
| All sizes | $1,577 | $404 | 761 | 9% lower |
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What rent costs in North Carolina
A 1-bedroom averages $1,203, a 2-bedroom averages $1,408, a 3-bedroom averages $1,850 and a 4+ bedroom averages $2,835 a month. Overall, rent in North Carolina is 9% lower than the US average of $1,735.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in North Carolina needs about $4,000 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in North Carolina?
The average rent in North Carolina is $1,577 a month across 761 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in North Carolina?
A 1-bedroom in North Carolina averages $1,203 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in North Carolina?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,000 a month after tax.
Is rent in North Carolina higher than the US average?
Rent in North Carolina is 9% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.