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Rental Market Trends in Rocky Mount, NC

What is the average rent in Rocky Mount, NC?

$961/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $961 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/month, making renting in Rocky Mount more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rocky Mount, you can expect to pay about $974 per month for a studio, $961 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,085 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,251 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$974/month
219 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$961/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,085/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,251/month
1,243 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$908/month
243 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,092/month
506 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,408/month
955 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,910/month
1,995 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rocky Mount, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $20 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, NC
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
41% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rocky Mount, NC?

Because the average rent in Rocky Mount is $961, you’ll want to make about $3,203 per month or $38,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Rocky Mount, NC

251 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Rocky Mount, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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The Inn and Suite Apartments

The Inn and Suite Apartments

1340 N Wesleyan Blvd,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

$1,050

1 Bed

Bridgewood Apartments

Bridgewood Apartments

2581 Bridgewood Rd,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

$1,200 - $1,400

2-3 Beds

Woods at Benvenue

Woods at Benvenue

103 Jasmine Dr,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

$895 - $1,200

Studio - 2 Beds

Lofts at Rocky Mount Mills

Lofts at Rocky Mount Mills

1143 Falls Rd,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

$1,150 - $2,400

Studio - 3 Beds

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United States North Carolina Rocky Mount Rental Trends

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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