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Morrisville, NC

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Your connection to the Triangle

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Located in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, Morrisville combines residential comfort with professional opportunities. Positioned between Raleigh and Durham, the town offers easy access to Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The rental market includes apartments and townhomes, with current average rents showing one-bedroom units at $1,404 and two-bedroom homes at $1,697. Many communities feature amenities such as fitness facilities, walking paths, and swimming pools.

Morrisville maintains eight public parks, including Crabtree Creek Nature Park, a 34-acre wooded sanctuary, and the Indian Creek Greenway's 1.8-mile trail system. The community celebrates its cultural diversity through various festivals and events throughout the year. The local economy benefits from major employers including Lenovo, Oracle, and numerous research organizations. Residents can explore local history at the Morrisville Station site, a significant Civil War landmark. Church Street Park features recreational facilities including a cricket field, adding to the town's recreational offerings.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Morrisville, NC is $1,394 for a studio, $1,360 for one bedroom, $1,647 for two bedrooms, and $2,105 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morrisville has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,360/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$2,630/month
2,025 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,110/month
1,742 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Morrisville, NC

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

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

4

Minimal Transit

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

36

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Morrisville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

651 Students

Cedar Fork Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

773 Students

Parkside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

871 Students

Pleasant Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

583 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Crabtree County Park
  • William B. Umstead State Park
  • J.C. Raulston Arboretum
  • Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs
  • Lake Johnson Nature 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 November 2025.