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6500 Pathfinder Way Raleigh, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Raleigh, NC on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 36,017 apartments available in Raleigh.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Raleigh is around $1,700 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Raleigh is around $1,320 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh is around $1,620 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Raleigh, NC?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Raleigh, the average rent price is $1,620 per month, which is similar to the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Raleigh, NC?

Based on average rent prices in Raleigh, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $68,000 to live comfortably.

Shaw University

Shaw University is definitely part of Raleigh’s urban center (it’s just a few blocks south of Downtown), so when most students look for off-campus housing they begin their search near the campus. Unfortunately, prices in Downtown Raleigh are more expensive than the average college student would want to spend on a rental. If you’re looking for anything bigger than a one bedroom, you will almost definitely be paying $1,000 or more per month. Some students have found studio and one bedroom apartments for under a grand, however. The further you move from Downtown the cheaper the prices will be, but the commute will be longer. Shaw University, and the city of Raleigh, are circled by Interstates 40 and 440. The university’s campus is located just three blocks from Downtown, which makes walking a popular mode of transportation. In fact, Walk Score gave the campus a “very walkable” score. As for other options: the city’s R-Line (the free downtown circulator bus) stops by Shaw’s campus, as does Buses 13 and 22. The city’s Amtrak station is also seven or eight blocks away if you need to travel out of town or commute via train. Interstate 70, another major road, also slices through the center of the city.

Raleigh:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Raleigh Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Raleigh rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Raleigh and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Raleigh average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Raleigh Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Raleigh rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Raleigh one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Raleigh experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Raleigh two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December Prices: Raleigh vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Raleigh and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Raleigh over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Raleigh suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Raleigh suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Raleigh suburbs.

December 2025 Pricing Trends: Raleigh vs. National Comparisons

Raleigh Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Raleigh over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Raleigh average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Raleigh one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Raleigh and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Raleigh and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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