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North Carolina

Average Rent

$1,529

-0.7% YoY

Rent Comparison

-8.1% Lower

than national average

Population

11.21 Million

in 2022

The state of North Carolina is comprised of 16 metropolitan areas with a total population of 11,211,028. Explore North Carolina’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

Charlotte Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,606

Population

2,944,541

# of Rentals

11,760

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,618

Population

1,798,214

# of Rentals

1,948

Raleigh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,533

Population

1,600,336

# of Rentals

5,517

Greensboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,267

Population

807,639

# of Rentals

1,574

Winston-Salem Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,264

Population

712,876

# of Rentals

913

Durham Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,570

Population

629,656

# of Rentals

2,543

Wilmington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,590

Population

495,440

# of Rentals

1,202

Asheville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,548

Population

426,176

# of Rentals

1,210

Fayetteville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,151

Population

394,983

# of Rentals

457

Hickory Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,505

Population

375,398

# of Rentals

154

Jacksonville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,235

Population

216,105

# of Rentals

117

Burlington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,225

Population

186,192

# of Rentals

305

Greenville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,122

Population

182,447

# of Rentals

216

Rocky Mount Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,151

Population

148,255

# of Rentals

54

Goldsboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,421

Population

121,302

# of Rentals

9

Pinehurst-Southern Pines Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,504

Population

110,277

# of Rentals

166

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.