Morehead City, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Morehead City, NC?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Morehead City, NC is $1,702.
Average rent
$1,702
Month-over-monthMoM change
-$118
Year-over-yearYoY change
-$148
Available rentals
54
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $925 to $3,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 5 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,300 | 8 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $148 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,000 | $1,700 |
| Feb | $1,995 | $1,550 |
| Mar | $1,975 | $1,800 |
| Apr | $1,995 | $1,525 |
| May | $1,900 | $1,711 |
| Jun | $1,749 | $1,711 |
| Jul | $1,835 | $1,700 |
| Aug | $1,600 | $1,728 |
| Sep | $1,850 | $1,728 |
| Oct | $1,858 | $1,896 |
| Nov | $1,937 | $1,700 |
| Dec | $1,795 | No data |
Market temperature
The Morehead City, NC rental market temperature is COOL. 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 Morehead City, NC is 15% lower than the national average.
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