Surf City, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Surf City, NC?
Last updated June 25, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Surf City, NC is $2,300.
Average rent
$2,300
Month-over-month change
-$200
Year-over-year change
+$70
Available rentals
23
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,670 to $7,281.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $70 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,000 | $2,200 |
| Feb | $2,000 | $2,105 |
| Mar | $2,161 | $2,200 |
| Apr | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| May | $2,550 | $2,200 |
| Jun | $2,250 | $2,500 |
| Jul | $2,300 | No data |
| Aug | $2,600 | No data |
| Sep | $2,495 | No data |
| Oct | $2,200 | No data |
| Nov | $2,200 | No data |
| Dec | $2,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The Surf 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Surf City, NC is 15% higher than the national average.
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