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Best Places to Rent

North Carolina

Average Rent

$1,519

-1.2% YoY

Rent Comparison

-6.9% Lower

than national average

Population

10.87 Million

in 2022

The state of North Carolina is comprised of 17 metropolitan areas with a total population of 10,874,865. Explore North Carolina’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

Charlotte Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,609

Population

2,825,127

# of Rentals

11,668

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,526

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,390

Raleigh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,515

Population

1,531,321

# of Rentals

6,009

Greensboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,231

Population

786,332

# of Rentals

1,371

Winston-Salem Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,191

Population

697,185

# of Rentals

726

Durham Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,561

Population

606,369

# of Rentals

2,488

Wilmington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,425

Population

476,358

# of Rentals

757

Asheville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,612

Population

418,088

# of Rentals

1,134

Myrtle Beach Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,469

Population

406,431

# of Rentals

1,061

Fayetteville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,144

Population

391,684

# of Rentals

473

Hickory Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,303

Population

370,836

# of Rentals

71

Jacksonville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,241

Population

210,437

# of Rentals

90

Burlington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,188

Population

180,187

# of Rentals

267

Greenville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,046

Population

175,750

# of Rentals

348

Rocky Mount Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,159

Population

144,672

# of Rentals

33

New Bern Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,349

Population

122,822

# of Rentals

45

Goldsboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,399

Population

117,260

# of Rentals

11

Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.