Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Gym, Pool + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Walk in closets + more
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Gym, Pool, Ceiling fan + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Gym + more
Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Raleigh, North Carolina is on the cutting edge of science and technology, partly thanks to its location within the Research Triangle. The tech hub’s proximity to three top universities attracts plenty of students and educators.
But Raleigh isn’t all work and no play — the city boasts multiple attractions and a thriving cultural scene. Residents enjoy wandering through Pullen Park or biking around William B. Umstead State Park. And after working up an appetite, folks can head to the Morgan Street Food Hall for some delicious global cuisine.
With so much going on, it’s no wonder that housing for rent in Raleigh, NC is in high demand. Thankfully, Apartment List makes it easy to search for apartments in Raleigh, NC.
Download the app from Google Play or the App Store, then complete the Renter Quiz. Our powerful AI platform will curate a list of Raleigh apartments customized to your needs. Sort by budget, amenities, and neighborhood to locate the perfect apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC. Once you find your favorites, schedule tours and talk to landlords directly within the app.
The rental market is on a slight downswing, and the median cost of Raleigh, NC apartments is $1,396. Depending on the floor plan, tenants can expect to pay:
Raleigh’s cost of living is pretty reasonable, but no matter where you live, it’s best practice not to spend more than 30% of your income on rent. So, to afford a two-bedroom apartment at $1,403 per month, you should earn a yearly salary of $56,124. This is well below the city’s median household income of $78,631.
There are many great neighborhoods to call home in Raleigh, NC. Some of the best include:
Welcome to the Apartment List November 2025 Rent Report for Raleigh, NC. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,374, after falling 1.2% last month. Prices are now down 1.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Raleigh rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Raleigh metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Raleigh fell by 1.2% over the course of October, and has now decreased by a total of 1.7% over the past 12 months. Raleigh’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to both the state (-1.5%) and national averages (-0.9%).
Ten months into the year, rents in Raleigh have risen 0.7%. This is a faster rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to October 2024 rents had decreased 1.7%.
Raleigh rents went down 1.2% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #85. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Portland, OR (-1.2%) and Austin, TX (-1.2%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,211 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,380 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,374. That ranks #56 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,214 for a 1-bedroom, $1,367 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,381 overall. The median rent in Raleigh is 0.5% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in St. Paul, MN ($1,376) and Las Vegas, NV ($1,370).
If we expand our view to the wider Raleigh metro area, the median rent is $1,395 meaning that the median price in Raleigh proper ($1,374) is 1.5% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -1.7%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 5 cities in the Raleigh metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Apex is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,826. Raleigh is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,374. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Garner (-0.9%) while the slowest is in Apex (-3.2%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Raleigh metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
Welcome to the Apartment List November 2025 Rent Report for Raleigh, NC. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,374, after falling 1.2% last month. Prices are now down 1.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Raleigh rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Raleigh metro area and the nation as a whole.
Apartment List has released Raleigh’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Raleigh renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above average scores."
Key findings in Raleigh include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Trying to find the perfect home under the perfect blue skies of North Carolina? That's not surprising since North Carolina has a lot to offer. This humble guide is here to help you take a peek at all your options, from hipster night-life and artsy districts, to family-rearing suburban dwellings, to wide-open country land.
If you're not a local, there's a few things you should know about the city when you're thinking about where to live
View Raleigh City GuideTrying to find the perfect home under the perfect blue skies of North Carolina? That's not surprising since North Carolina has a lot to offer. This humble guide is here to help you take a peek at all your options, from hipster night-life and artsy districts, to family-rearing suburban dwellings, to wide-open country land.
If you're not a local, there's a few things you should know about the city when you're thinking about where to live
The representation of ethnic minorities in Raleigh is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Raleigh are White (51.5%), Black Or African American (26.9%), Hispanic Or Latino (12.1%), Asian (4.6%), Two Or More (3.9%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.2%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Raleigh is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Raleigh are White (51.5%), Black Or African American (26.9%), Hispanic Or Latino (12.1%), Asian (4.6%), Two Or More (3.9%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.2%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Raleigh from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
