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Rental Market Trends in New Bern, NC

What is the average rent in New Bern, NC?

$1,274/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in New Bern, NC is $1,274 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in New Bern more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New Bern, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,274 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,358 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,599 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,274/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,358/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,599/month
1,256 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,216/month
587 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,899/month
1,583 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,450/month
2,307 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 New Bern, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $14 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 New Bern, NC
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in New Bern, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
60% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Bern?

Based on current rent prices, Trent Park and Woodland Crossing" are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Bern.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trent Park
$1,405/month
757 Sq Ft
Woodland Crossing
$1,405/month
757 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Bern?

Based on current rent prices, Trent Park and Woodland Crossing" are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Bern.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trent Park
$1,405/month
757 Sq Ft
Woodland Crossing
$1,405/month
757 Sq Ft

Which New Bern neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in New Bern with the most apartments available are Trent Park and Woodland Crossing" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trent Park
$1,405/month
757 Sq Ft
Woodland Crossing
$1,405/month
757 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in New Bern is $1,274, you’ll want to make about $4,246 per month or $50,952 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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New Bern, NC

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Apartment communities in New Bern we think you'll love

Hudson Carolina Colours

Hudson Carolina Colours

1090 Summersweet Dr,
New Bern, NC 28562

$1,444 - $2,030

1-3 Beds

Tryon Estates Apartments

Tryon Estates Apartments

2409 Meadowbrook Ave,
New Bern, NC 28562

$1,100 - $1,200

1-3 Beds

Colony Village

Colony Village

3301 Brunswick Ave,
New Bern, NC 28562

$849 - $1,440

1-3 Beds

Cooper's Landing Apartments

Cooper's Landing Apartments

1550 Simmons St,
New Bern, NC 28560

$1,000

2-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in New Bern, NC

Keystone Management Co., Inc.
Keystone Management Co., Inc.
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  • 7,660

    Units

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5 Communities in New Bern
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Hawthorne Residential Partners
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  • 59,830

    Units

  • 111

    Cities

3 Communities in New Bern
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 317

    Communities

  • 77,315

    Units

  • 145

    Cities

1 Community in New Bern
Highmark Residential
Highmark Residential
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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