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Rental Market Trends in Morehead City, NC

What is the average rent in Morehead City, NC?

$1,389/month

Average Rent

875 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Morehead City, NC is $1,389 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Morehead City rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Morehead City, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,389 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,508 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,647 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,389/month
875 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,508/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,647/month
1,220 Sq Ft
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Morehead City, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 more 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 Morehead City, NC
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Morehead City, NC
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Rent Range
38% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Morehead City?

Based on current rent prices, The Oaksmith Acres is the most affordable neighborhood in Morehead City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Oaksmith Acres
$1,740/month
940 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Morehead City?

Based on current rent prices, The Oaksmith Acres is the most expensive neighborhood in Morehead City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Oaksmith Acres
$1,740/month
940 Sq Ft

Which Morehead City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Morehead City with the most apartments available is The Oaksmith Acres .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Oaksmith Acres
$1,740/month
940 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Morehead City is $1,389, you’ll want to make about $4,630 per month or $55,560 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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4000 Galantis Dr,
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$1,650 - $2,175

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The Preserve at Carteret Place

4005 Galantis Dr,
Morehead City, NC 28557

$1,533 - $2,049

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The Retreat at Carteret Place

3839 Galantis Dr,
Morehead City, NC 28557

$1,650 - $2,068

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$1,335 - $1,965

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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