What's the average rent in Raleigh, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Raleigh, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,800 per month, which is 8% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,800

0.0%No change month over month

-2.7%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,022

APARTMENTS

$1,407

HOUSES

$2,050

TOWNHOUSES

$1,819

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Raleigh, NC at $1,407 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,050 per month. Townhomes average $1,819 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,217
2 Bedrooms	$1,569
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,312
All	$1,800

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Raleigh, NC is $1,217 per month, followed by $1,569 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,312 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,625
3 Bedrooms	$1,895
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,819

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Raleigh, NC is $800 per month, followed by $1,625 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,895 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,095
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$1,795
4 Bedrooms	$795
All	$1,464

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,095 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,795 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $795 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$698
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,414
All	$2,050

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Raleigh, NC is $698 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,414 for a 4 bedroom house.