Park Village Apartments
810 Dale Dr,
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
2 Beds | $995
Rental Market Trends in Rocky Mount, NC
What is the average rent in Rocky Mount, NC?
$978/month
Average Rent
700 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
Rocky Mount, NC Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $978 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in Rocky Mount more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Rocky Mount average $992 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount average $978 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount average $1,104 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount average $1,251 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Rocky Mount, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $14 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 2026
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Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, NC
Last Updated July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
15%
Below $700/month
36%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$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 $978, you’ll want to make about $3,260 per month or $39,120 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.
How does Rocky Mount, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rocky Mount, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Rocky Mount?
The average rent in Rocky Mount is $978 per month, which is 41.2% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Rocky Mount?
The average rent for a house in Rocky Mount, NC is $1,452 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Rocky Mount?
The average rent for a townhome in Rocky Mount, NC is $766 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Rocky Mount?
Rents in Rocky Mount, NC are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $14 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Rocky Mount?
In Rocky Mount, NC, 48% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.