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Rental Market Trends in Rocky Mount, NC

What is the average rent in Rocky Mount, NC?

$996/month

Average Rent

698 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $996 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,636/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 $875 per month for a studio, $996 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,045 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,230 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$875/month
220 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$996/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,045/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,230/month
1,243 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$770/month
434 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,246/month
602 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,594/month
995 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,208/month
2,075 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 increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $48 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, NC
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $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 $996, you’ll want to make about $3,320 per month or $39,840 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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Bridgewood Apartments

Bridgewood Apartments

2581 Bridgewood Rd,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

2-3 Beds | $1,150 - $1,400

Woods at Benvenue

Woods at Benvenue

103 Jasmine Dr,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

1-2 Beds | $850 - $1,250

Dawson

Dawson

13 Jeffries Cv,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

1-3 Beds | $1,125 - $1,250

Caswell at The Mills

Caswell at The Mills

1301-1323 Leggett Rd,
Rocky Mount, NC 27801

2-3 Beds | $825 - $900

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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