Hudson Carolina Colours
1090 Summersweet Dr,
New Bern, NC 28562
$1,449 - $1,809
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in New Bern, NC
What is the average rent in New Bern, NC?
$1,292/month
Average Rent
735 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in New Bern, NC is $1,292 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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, $1,292 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,340 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,653 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New Bern, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in New Bern, NC
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Bern, NC?
Because the average rent in New Bern is $1,292, you’ll want to make about $4,306 per month or $51,672 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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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.