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Best Places to Rent

North Carolina

Average Rent

$1,520

-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

$1,606

Population

2,825,127

# of Rentals

11,400

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,537

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,434

Raleigh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,519

Population

1,531,321

# of Rentals

6,196

Greensboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,219

Population

786,332

# of Rentals

1,378

Winston-Salem Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,190

Population

697,185

# of Rentals

721

Durham Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,542

Population

606,369

# of Rentals

2,611

Wilmington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,403

Population

476,358

# of Rentals

818

Asheville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,621

Population

418,088

# of Rentals

1,437

Myrtle Beach Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,449

Population

406,431

# of Rentals

983

Fayetteville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,164

Population

391,684

# of Rentals

541

Hickory Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,444

Population

370,836

# of Rentals

131

Jacksonville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,226

Population

210,437

# of Rentals

92

Burlington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,208

Population

180,187

# of Rentals

252

Greenville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,114

Population

175,750

# of Rentals

390

Rocky Mount Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,216

Population

144,672

# of Rentals

32

New Bern Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,374

Population

122,822

# of Rentals

61

Goldsboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,406

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.