Raleigh, NC rental market

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Last updated October 31, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Raleigh, NC is $1,796.

Average rent

$1,796

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$4

Year-over-yearYoY change

-$53

Available rentals

2,065

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $400 to $22,800.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50032
$60069
$70038
$80028
$90042
$1,00039
$1,10080
$1,200115
$1,300138
$1,400141
$1,500159
$1,600164
$1,700186
$1,800198
$1,900195
$2,000132
$2,100132
$2,20094
$2,30072
$2,40076
$2,50064
$2,60051
$2,70038
$2,80032
$2,90026
$3,00011
$3,10019
$3,20017
$3,30013
$3,40025
$3,50025
$3,60010
$3,7007
$3,8007
$3,90013
$4,0005
$4,1007
$4,2007
$4,3001
$4,4009
$4,50010
$4,6005
$4,7004
$4,8004
$4,9005
$5,000+32

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $54 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,850$1,810
Feb$1,850$1,800
Mar$1,850$1,800
Apr$1,868$1,800
May$1,875$1,835
Jun$1,895$1,850
Jul$1,890$1,821
Aug$1,895$1,825
Sep$1,875$1,800
Oct$1,850$1,800
Nov$1,845No data
Dec$1,825No data

Market temperature

The Raleigh, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Raleigh, NC is 10% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,796.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,312 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,210 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,565 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $1,917 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC is $6,530 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Raleigh, NC?

Houses in Raleigh, NC rent between $400 - $22,800 with an average rent of $1,796.

8. How has the rent in Raleigh, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Raleigh, NC decreased by $54

9. How much has the rent in Raleigh, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Raleigh, NC decreased by $5

10. How many available rentals are there in Raleigh, NC?

There are currently 2,065 rentals available in Raleigh, NC.

11. How do rent prices in Raleigh, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,796 — 10.2% lower the national average of $2,000.

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