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Rental Market Trends in New Bern, NC

What is the average rent in New Bern, NC?

$1,291/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in New Bern, NC is $1,291 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/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, $1,291 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,354 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
$1,291/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,354/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,599/month
1,256 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,297/month
609 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,072/month
1,734 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,257/month
2,180 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 1.9%, which averages out to $24 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in New Bern, NC
Last Updated May 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

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

Because the average rent in New Bern is $1,291, you’ll want to make about $4,303 per month or $51,636 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

New Bern, NC

235 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare New Bern, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in New Bern we think you'll love

Tryon Estates Apartments

Tryon Estates Apartments

2409 Meadowbrook Ave,
New Bern, NC 28562

$1,100 - $1,325

1-3 Beds

Hudson Carolina Colours

Hudson Carolina Colours

1090 Summersweet Dr,
New Bern, NC 28562

$1,479 - $1,895

1-3 Beds

Colony Village

Colony Village

3301 Brunswick Ave,
New Bern, NC 28562

$999 - $1,505

1-3 Beds

Bearfoot Landing Apartments

Bearfoot Landing Apartments

1350 Trent Blvd,
New Bern, NC 28560

$995 - $1,340

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in New Bern, NC

Keystone Management Co., Inc.
Keystone Management Co., Inc.
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    Communities

  • 7,656

    Units

  • 25

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5 Communities in New Bern
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Hawthorne Residential Partners
  • 237

    Communities

  • 58,070

    Units

  • 110

    Cities

3 Communities in New Bern
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 321

    Communities

  • 78,198

    Units

  • 146

    Cities

1 Community in New Bern
Highmark Residential
Highmark Residential
  • 207

    Communities

  • 59,761

    Units

  • 113

    Cities

1 Community in New Bern
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
  • 83

    Communities

  • 8,356

    Units

  • 57

    Cities

1 Community in New Bern
Woda Cooper Companies
Woda Cooper Companies
  • 63

    Communities

  • 3,917

    Units

  • 54

    Cities

1 Community in New Bern
Taft Family Ventures
Taft Family Ventures
  • 16

    Communities

  • 3,164

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

1 Community in New Bern
Lasso Capital
Lasso Capital
  • 19

    Communities

  • 1,351

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

1 Community in New Bern

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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.

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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