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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Raleigh is $1,436+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,799+. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio: $1,385+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,436+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $1,799+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $2,068+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Finding Raleigh Apartments for Rent

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Raleigh, NC, the average rent is $1,385+ for a studio, $1,436+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,799+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,068+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Raleigh, NC, check out our monthly Raleigh, NC Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can filter cheap apartments in Raleigh, NC by price: under $1,000, or search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Raleigh, NC apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Raleigh, NC.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Raleigh, NC. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Shaw University, Durham Technical Community College, Meredith College, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Wake Technical Community College.

Raleigh Rent Report: October 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for Raleigh, NC. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,375, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 1.1% 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.

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Raleigh Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Raleigh ranks on:

Overview of Findings

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:

Raleigh renters gave their city an A overall.
The highest-rated categories for Raleigh were jobs and career opportunities, safety and crime rate, social life, recreational activities, and pet-friendliness, which all received A+ grades.
The area of concern to Raleigh renters is public transit (D).
Millennial renters are very satisfied with their city, giving it an A.
Raleigh earned similar scores to other cities in North Carolina, including Charlotte (A-), Greensboro (A-) and Asheville (A).
Raleigh did relatively well compared to similar cities nationwide, including Chicago, IL (B-), Philadelphia, PA (C+) and Seattle, WA (B+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

"All the nice things a big city would have with much less of the bad stuff." – Anon.
"Such a thriving city! There are so many weekend events going on like the flea market, a great farmers’ market and tons of neat breweries. Very pet-friendly. It is constantly evolving and a really great community to be part of." – Caitlin
"Still somewhat a small town but now a large city. Raleigh favors the young. More cultural diversity and things to do but also more expense. The lack of affordable housing is bad." – Margaret J.
"Raleigh is accepting, full of amazing culinary experiences, lots of night life, breweries and pet-friendly activities. But finding an apartment inside the city at a reasonable price can be tough." – Katie S.

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.

View our national survey results.

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