What's the average rent in New Bern, NC?

Rental Market Trends in New Bern, NC

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in New Bern, NC is $1,650 per month, which is 14% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,650

3.1%$50 increase month-over-month

1.8%$30 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

133

APARTMENTS

$1,249

HOUSES

$1,800

TOWNHOUSES

$1,900

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in New Bern, NC at $1,249 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $1,900 per month. Houses average $1,800 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in New Bern, NC is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in New Bern, NC is $1,350 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,750
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	$1,933
4 Bedrooms	$1,450
All	$1,278

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in New Bern, NC is $1,750 per month, followed by $1,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,933 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,450 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,825
4 Bedrooms	$2,005
All	$1,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in New Bern, NC is $1,800 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,825 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,005 for a 4 bedroom house.