Elm City, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Elm City, NC?
Last updated June 28, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Elm City, NC is $1,050.
Average rent
$1,050
Month-over-month change
$0
Year-over-year change
-$300
Available rentals
2
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,050 to $1,250.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,250 | $995 |
| Feb | $1,223 | $995 |
| Mar | $1,150 | $995 |
| Apr | $1,250 | $972 |
| May | $1,400 | $1,050 |
| Jun | $495 | No data |
| Jul | $1,350 | No data |
| Aug | $1,200 | No data |
| Sep | $1,350 | No data |
| Oct | $1,500 | No data |
| Nov | $1,275 | No data |
| Dec | $1,275 | No data |
Market temperature
The Elm City, NC rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Elm City, NC is 48% lower than the national average.
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