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North Carolina

Average Rent

$1,530

-1.3% YoY

Rent Comparison

-6.9% 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

$1,618

Population

2,944,541

# of Rentals

12,237

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,592

Population

1,798,214

# of Rentals

2,177

Raleigh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,524

Population

1,600,336

# of Rentals

5,966

Greensboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,272

Population

807,639

# of Rentals

1,592

Winston-Salem Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,274

Population

712,876

# of Rentals

870

Durham Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,565

Population

629,656

# of Rentals

2,775

Wilmington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,520

Population

495,440

# of Rentals

1,199

Asheville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,521

Population

426,176

# of Rentals

1,226

Fayetteville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,127

Population

394,983

# of Rentals

441

Hickory Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,521

Population

375,398

# of Rentals

149

Jacksonville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,229

Population

216,105

# of Rentals

91

Burlington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,216

Population

186,192

# of Rentals

325

Greenville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,069

Population

182,447

# of Rentals

305

Rocky Mount Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,112

Population

148,255

# of Rentals

83

Goldsboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,317

Population

121,302

# of Rentals

14

Pinehurst-Southern Pines Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,466

Population

110,277

# of Rentals

202

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.