Average Rent in Raleigh, NC

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Current Versus Historical Raleigh, NC Rents

Raleigh rentals average $1,469 for a studio rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $534 (42.36%) year-over-year from $1,260 to $1,794. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (7.51%) year-over-year from $1,571 to $1,689. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $269 (14.32%) year-over-year from $1,881 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $30 (-1.55%) year-over-year from $1,930 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $344 (-13.04%) year-over-year from $2,639 to $2,295. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 5.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.73	$1,794	$1,260 (42.36%)	$1,647 (8.90%)
1 BR	$2.16	$1,689	$1,571 (7.51%)	$1,729 (-2.33%)
2 BR	$1.48	$2,150	$1,881 (14.32%)	$2,066 (4.05%)
3 BR	$1.26	$1,900	$1,930 (-1.55%)	$1,773 (7.14%)
4+ BR	$1.21	$2,295	$2,639 (-13.04%)	$2,268 (1.21%)

Historical Rents in Raleigh, NC

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Top Cities Near Raleigh

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Raleigh. The average rent in Raleigh is currently $2,095 per month. Our records show that Durham, NC, with an average rent of $1,995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Raleigh, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,195 per month.

Let's compare Raleigh, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 31.11% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Raleigh, NC are about 7.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Raleigh, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,579	$1,800	$1,995
Cary, NC	N/A	$1,561	$1,950	$2,195

Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Raleigh

Some of these counties include Johnston, NC, Wake, NC, and Durham, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,050. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Johnston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,895. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,125, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Raleigh, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Raleigh, NC is 8.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Raleigh, NC is 2.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Johnston, NC	N/A	$1,245	$1,595	$1,895
Wake, NC	$1,472	$1,295	$1,700	$2,050
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,540	$1,800	$2,125

Top Zipcodes Near Raleigh

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Raleigh, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,225.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Raleigh, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27519, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,527	$2,025	$2,250
27560, Morrisville, NC	N/A	$1,584	$2,125	$2,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Raleigh Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Raleigh, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Raleigh, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,895. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Raleigh, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Raleigh, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,469 and an average price per square feet of $2.73. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Raleigh.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,198 and an average price per square feet of $2.16. There are a total of 44 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Raleigh.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,745 and an average price per square feet of $1.48. There are a total of 106 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Raleigh.

How have rent prices in Raleigh, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Raleigh, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Raleigh, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Raleigh, NC is around $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.