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Best Places to Rent

North Carolina

Average Rent

$1,517

-1.2% YoY

Rent Comparison

-7.0% 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

$1,614

Population

2,825,127

# of Rentals

11,594

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,532

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,478

Raleigh Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,508

Population

1,531,321

# of Rentals

6,099

Greensboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,231

Population

786,332

# of Rentals

1,365

Winston-Salem Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,186

Population

697,185

# of Rentals

723

Durham Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,561

Population

606,369

# of Rentals

2,567

Wilmington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,424

Population

476,358

# of Rentals

775

Asheville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,612

Population

418,088

# of Rentals

1,126

Myrtle Beach Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,468

Population

406,431

# of Rentals

1,068

Fayetteville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,140

Population

391,684

# of Rentals

480

Hickory Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,314

Population

370,836

# of Rentals

78

Jacksonville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,242

Population

210,437

# of Rentals

96

Burlington Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,192

Population

180,187

# of Rentals

263

Greenville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,043

Population

175,750

# of Rentals

344

Rocky Mount Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,162

Population

144,672

# of Rentals

32

New Bern Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,343

Population

122,822

# of Rentals

50

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.