← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Raleigh, NC, over the past three years
Rent in Raleigh, NC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,577
1-year change
+0.5%
3-year change
−0.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+0.8%
Rents in Raleigh rose +0.5%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.5% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Raleigh, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,577 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,573 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,568 |
| May 2026 | $1,566 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,564 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,560 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,553 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,546 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,543 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,547 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,555 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,563 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,570 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,569 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,567 |
| May 2025 | $1,566 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,562 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,558 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,553 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,548 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,544 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,541 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,548 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,558 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,568 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,569 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,562 |
| May 2024 | $1,553 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,547 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,545 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,547 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,544 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,544 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,550 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,565 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,583 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,584 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,490 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,500 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,360 |
City typical rent × NC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 27601 | $1,720 | −0.6% |
| 27603 | $1,726 | +1.4% |
| 27604 | $1,594 | +3.2% |
| 27605 | $1,763 | −2.8% |
| 27606 | $1,466 | +1.1% |
| 27607 | $1,595 | +1.3% |
| 27608 | $2,038 | +1.3% |
| 27609 | $1,441 | 0.0% |
| 27610 | $1,860 | −0.3% |
| 27612 | $1,489 | −1.1% |
| 27613 | $1,394 | +1.9% |
| 27614 | $1,520 | 0.0% |
| 27615 | $1,505 | +2.7% |
| 27616 | $1,635 | +0.4% |
| 27617 | $1,516 | −1.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in Raleigh
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Raleigh, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.8% to +3.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.