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Rental Market Trends in Morganton, NC

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Morganton, NC is $1,451/month.

Rent in Morganton is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.

$1,451/month

Average Rent

759 Sq Ft

Average Size

+8.8%

Change / Year

61

Available Apartments

Morganton rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Morganton average $1,350 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Morganton average $1,451 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Morganton average $1,383 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Morganton average $1,563 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,350/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,451/month
759 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,383/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,563/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$944/month
0 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Morganton, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 8.8%, which averages out to $128 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Morganton, NC

August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Morganton, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
83% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Morganton is $1,451, you’ll want to make about $4,836 per month or $58,032 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.

City

Morganton, NC

61 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Morganton, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Morganton We Think You'll Love

Riverview Apartments

Riverview Apartments

109 Club Dr,
Morganton, NC 28655

2 Beds | $1,500

Murphy`s Farm Apartments

Murphy`s Farm Apartments

142 Patrick Murphy Dr,
Morganton, NC 28655

1-2 Beds | $1,475 - $1,899

Park View Apartments

Park View Apartments

504 Bethel Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655

2-3 Beds | $1,325 - $1,500

Forest View Apartments

Forest View Apartments

401 Lenoir Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655

2-3 Beds | $1,200 - $1,300

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Morganton?

The average rent in Morganton is $1,451 per month, which is 12.8% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Morganton?

Rents in Morganton, NC are increasing, with prices up 8.8% year-over-year and $128 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Morganton?

In Morganton, NC, 83% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States North Carolina Morganton Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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