What's the average rent in Emerald Isle, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Emerald Isle, NC

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Emerald Isle, NC is $2,400 per month, which is 26% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,400

0.0%No change month over month

-7.7%-$200 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,250

HOUSES

$2,800

TOWNHOUSES

$2,600

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Emerald Isle, NC at $2,250 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,800 per month. Townhomes average $2,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$3,700
All	$2,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Emerald Isle, NC is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,700 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,600

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Emerald Isle, NC is $2,250 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$2,550
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,250

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Emerald Isle, NC is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,550 for a 3 bedroom apartment.