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Rental Market Trends in Leland, NC

What is the average rent in Leland, NC?

$1,332/month

Average Rent

743 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Leland, NC is $1,332 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Leland more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Leland, you can expect to pay about $727 per month for a studio, $1,332 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,599 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,979 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$727/month
85 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,332/month
743 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,599/month
1,097 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,979/month
1,516 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,505/month
644 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,008/month
1,447 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,609/month
2,124 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,831/month
1,432 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Leland, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $12 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Leland, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Leland, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
26% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Leland?

Based on current rent prices, Birch Creek is the most affordable neighborhood in Leland.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Birch Creek
$1,473/month
761 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Leland?

Based on current rent prices, Birch Creek is the most expensive neighborhood in Leland.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Birch Creek
$1,473/month
761 Sq Ft

Which Leland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Leland with the most apartments available is Birch Creek .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Birch Creek
$1,473/month
761 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Leland, NC?

Because the average rent in Leland is $1,332, you’ll want to make about $4,440 per month or $53,280 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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Leland, NC

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Leland, NC 28451

$1,799 - $2,349

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$1,400 - $2,000

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† 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.

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