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Rental Market Trends in Rockingham, NC

What is the average rent in Rockingham, NC?

$807/month

Average Rent

830 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Rockingham, NC is $807 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Rockingham more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rockingham, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $807 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $714 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $817 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$807/month
830 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$714/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$817/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Rockingham, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.4%, which averages out to $52 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Rockingham, NC
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rockingham, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
67% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Rockingham is $807, you’ll want to make about $2,690 per month or $32,280 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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Rockingham, NC

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Apartment Averages

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Pinecrest Village

Pinecrest Village

100 Shannon Dr,
Rockingham, NC 28379

$805 - $1,055

1-3 Beds

558 Wiregrass Rd

558 Wiregrass Rd

558 Wiregrass Rd,
Rockingham, NC 28379

$1,700 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

215 N Pine St

215 N Pine St

215 N Pine St,
Pinebluff, NC 28373

$1,650

3 Beds

707 Salisbury St

707 Salisbury St

707 Salisbury St,
Wadesboro, NC 28170

$1,450 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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