Tanglewood Lake
3895 Waterside Dr,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
$1,425 - $1,900
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Elizabeth City, NC
What is the average rent in Elizabeth City, NC?
$1,136/month
Average Rent
596 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Elizabeth City, NC is $1,136 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Elizabeth City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elizabeth City, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,136 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,424 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,358 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Elizabeth City, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Elizabeth City, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
11%
Below $700/month
22%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elizabeth City, NC?
Because the average rent in Elizabeth City is $1,136, you’ll want to make about $3,786 per month or $45,432 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 Elizabeth City, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.