Sterling Glenwood Apartments
3939 Glenwood Ave,
Raleigh, NC 27612
$949 - $1,850
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Raleigh, NC
What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?
$1,376/month
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As of September 2025, the average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,376 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Raleigh more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Raleigh, you can expect to pay about $1,284 per month for a studio, $1,376 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,620 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,003 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Raleigh, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $10 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh?
Based on current rent prices, Birchwood Hills, Lake Park Condominiums and Somerset Place are the most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Raleigh?
Based on current rent prices, Fuller Heights, Dorothea Dix and Lassiter District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Raleigh.
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Which Raleigh neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Raleigh with the most apartments available are Downtown Raleigh, Northeast Raleigh and Northwest Raleigh .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Raleigh, NC?
Because the average rent in Raleigh is $1,376, you’ll want to make about $4,586 per month or $55,032 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Raleigh, NC is 3.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Raleigh is 8.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,284 - $2,003. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 10.2% less for utilities, and 8.4% less for transportation.
How does Raleigh, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Raleigh, 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.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.