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Best Places to Rent

North Carolina

Average Rent

$1,513

-0.9% YoY

Rent Comparison

-7.7% 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

$1,593

Population

2,825,127

# of Rentals

10,833

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,535

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,426

Raleigh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,543

Population

1,531,321

# of Rentals

6,038

Greensboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,215

Population

786,332

# of Rentals

1,343

Winston-Salem Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,195

Population

697,185

# of Rentals

686

Durham Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,562

Population

606,369

# of Rentals

2,359

Wilmington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,432

Population

476,358

# of Rentals

761

Asheville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,593

Population

418,088

# of Rentals

1,107

Myrtle Beach Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,486

Population

406,431

# of Rentals

1,017

Fayetteville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,159

Population

391,684

# of Rentals

484

Hickory Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,300

Population

370,836

# of Rentals

75

Jacksonville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,246

Population

210,437

# of Rentals

121

Burlington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,213

Population

180,187

# of Rentals

280

Greenville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,134

Population

175,750

# of Rentals

314

Rocky Mount Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,124

Population

144,672

# of Rentals

31

New Bern Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,348

Population

122,822

# of Rentals

44

Goldsboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,391

Population

117,260

# of Rentals

7

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.