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Rocky Mount, NC Area Guide

A charming small town in northeast North Carolina

Historic Community Charming Affordable Suburban

A sprawling suburb in northeast North Carolina, Rocky Mount is a family-friendly community with a laid-back environment. Easy access to Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 64 connects this city to other major areas in the state like Raleigh, Wilson, and Greenville. Rocky Mount is home to various neighborhood parks, community centers and gardens, casual dining options, supermarkets, golf courses, and big-box stores. Although the restaurants and businesses are fairly spread out in town, Rocky Mount is full of conveniences. Apartments and houses in the area are very affordable, making it a great place for renters interested in a slower pace of life and a close-knit community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $971 for a studio, $966 for one bedroom, $1,081 for two bedrooms, and $1,327 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rocky Mount has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$966/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,299/month
918 Sq Ft
Condo
$912/month
685 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

17 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 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

Englewood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Benvenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

M B Hubbard Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

G W Bulluck Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Coker-Wimberly Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

J W Parker Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Red Oak Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

G R Edwards Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

West Edgecombe Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rocky Mount Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

CITI High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Nash Central High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

Northern Nash High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

Rocky Mount High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rocky Mount Children's Museum and Science Center
  • Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Pitt-Greenville

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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.