Average rent in Raleigh, NC
November 2026. Based on 261 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs North Carolina | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,177 | $605 | 135 | 2% lower | 17% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,280 | $925 | 59 | 9% lower | 24% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,695 | $609 | 60 | 8% lower | 15% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,111 | $950 | 7 | 80% higher | 55% higher |
| All sizes | $1,425 | $605 | 261 | 10% lower | 18% lower |
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What rent costs in Raleigh, NC
A 1-bedroom averages $1,177, a 2-bedroom averages $1,280, a 3-bedroom averages $1,695 and a 4+ bedroom averages $5,111 a month. Overall, rent in Raleigh, NC is 18% lower than the US average of $1,735 and 10% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,577.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Raleigh needs about $3,900 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?
The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,425 a month across 261 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Raleigh?
A 1-bedroom in Raleigh, NC averages $1,177 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Raleigh?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,900 a month after tax.
Is rent in Raleigh higher than the US average?
Rent in Raleigh, NC is 18% 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.