What's the average rent in Raleigh, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Raleigh, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,850 per month, which is 4% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,850

1.3%$23 increase month-over-month

-1.3%-$25 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,882

APARTMENTS

$1,413

HOUSES

$2,110

TOWNHOUSES

$1,940

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Raleigh, NC at $1,413 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,110 per month. Townhomes average $1,940 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,226
2 Bedrooms	$1,595
3 Bedrooms	$1,952
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$1,850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Raleigh, NC is $1,226 per month, followed by $1,595 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,952 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$895
2 Bedrooms	$1,695
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$1,940

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Raleigh, NC is $895 per month, followed by $1,695 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,731
4 Bedrooms	$1,081
All	$1,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,731 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,081 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$675
2 Bedrooms	$1,625
3 Bedrooms	$2,044
4 Bedrooms	$2,461
All	$2,110

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Raleigh, NC is $675 per month, followed by $1,625 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,044 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,461 for a 4 bedroom house.