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Rental Market Trends in Washington, NC

What is the average rent in Washington, NC?

$713/month

Average Rent

375 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Washington, NC is $713 per month. This is 56% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Washington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Washington, you can expect to pay about $755 per month for a studio, $713 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $808 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,043 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$755/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$713/month
375 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$808/month
991 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,043/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,940/month
640 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 Washington, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $9 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 October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Washington, NC
Last Updated October 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Washington, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
40% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $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 Washington, NC?

Because the average rent in Washington is $713, you’ll want to make about $2,376 per month or $28,512 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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3613 River Rd

3613 River Rd

3613 River Rd,
Washington, NC 27889

$1,800

2 Beds

345 E 13th St

345 E 13th St

345 E 13th St,
Washington, NC 27889

$2,100

2 Beds

121 E 2nd St

121 E 2nd St

121 E 2nd St,
Washington, NC 27889

$950

1 Bed

450 Cox Rd

450 Cox Rd

450 Cox Rd,
Washington, NC 27889

$5,800

4 Beds

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† 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.

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