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Rolesville, NC Area Guide

A booming small town with room to grow

Rural Peaceful Community Up-and-Coming

Rolesville sits 16 miles northeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. Rolesville may not be the same size as Raleigh, but it’s quickly developing a town identity all its own. In 2016, Rolesville was named as one of America’s top boom towns, and it continues to grow at a rapid pace.

There’s an array of homes and apartments for rent in Rolesville, plus larger lots than you’d find in the city. The town has a friendly, family-oriented feel, and there are great schools that serve the area. Explore Rolesville’s Main Street and the restaurants and shops that line the main thoroughfare. Main Street Park branches off from the road as well, and houses a well-maintained green space and the pavilion that graces the town seal.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Rolesville, NC is $1,355 for one bedroom, and $2,397 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rolesville has decreased by -30.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,355/month
865 Sq Ft
House
$2,326/month
2,148 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,856/month
1,703 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rolesville, NC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

30 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rolesville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Sanford Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Rolesville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rolesville High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Durant Nature Park
  • North Wake Landfill District Park
  • Marsh Creek Park
  • Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.