The SoHo Luxury Apartments
13100 Margie Ln,
Raleigh, NC 27603
$1,445 - $1,990
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Raleigh, NC
What is the average rent in Raleigh, NC?
$1,382/month
Average Rent
758 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Raleigh, NC is $1,382 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/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 $1,299 per month for a studio, $1,382 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,621 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,896 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Raleigh, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $27 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 Raleigh, NC
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
52%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh?
Based on current rent prices, St Marys Estates/Emerald Village, Southwest Raleigh and Brentwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Raleigh.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Raleigh?
Based on current rent prices, Seaboard Station, Dorothea Dix and Capital 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 $1,382, you’ll want to make about $4,606 per month or $55,272 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 5.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Raleigh is 12.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,299 - $1,896. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 10.7% less for utilities, and 11.3% 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.
Studio
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$1,417/month
One Bedroom
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$1,875/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,591/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,453/month
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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.