How much does it cost to rent in Belville, NC?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Belville, NC is $1,802. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Belville cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

Belville falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #45 out of 126 cities at $1,802/mo.

When was Belville rent data last updated?

Belville rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Belville a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Belville is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Belville

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Pop. 2,573·45th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Belville, NC

Median rent (all units)

$1,802/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-1.6%

vs US Median

-$163

Falling (Monthly)

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Belville · $1,802

More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,802/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$72,000/yr

Local median income

$81,944/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Belville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR

$1,728

3 BR

$1,876

4 BR+

$1,539

Research median

$1,728/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,624/yr

At $1,802/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Belville, NC is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,573

Median income

$81,944

Median age

32.9

Renters

43.5%

Age distribution

21.6%

31.6%

22.9%

18.5%

Under 1821.6%

18–3431.6%

35–5422.9%

55–645.4%

65+18.5%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

69.8%

12.8%

White69.8%

Black10.6%

Hispanic12.8%

Asian0.8%

Other6%

Education (25+)

21.2%

39.7%

28.7%

No HS diploma10.4%

HS diploma21.2%

Some college39.7%

Bachelor's+28.7%

Housing tenure

56.5%

43.5%

Owner56.5%

Renter43.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Belville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income

$68,333 → $81,944

up 19.9%

Population

2,978 → 2,573

down 13.6%

Renter share

35.6% → 43.5%

+7.9 pts

Bachelor's+

37% → 28.7%

-8.3 pts

Median age

35.3 → 32.9

-2.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,333 in 2021 to $81,944 more recently. Census counts show Belville, NC losing about 405 residents over the five-year window, down 13.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 35.6% to 43.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37% to 28.7% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Belville on your salary?

At $1,802/mo, how Belville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 24.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 34.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 29.8% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 16.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 13% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 36.6% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 40.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 32.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Belville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Belville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Belville

About renting in Belville, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Belville is $1,802/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,728/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,876/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($81,944/yr), Belville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Belville an affordable city for renters?

Belville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,802/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($81,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Belville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Belville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,802/mo in Belville. The local median household income is $81,944/yr, meaning the typical Belville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Belville?

Rent in Belville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Belville rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Belville is middle-of-the-pack for North Carolina for rent, ranking #45 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,802/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Belville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Belville ($1,802/mo): Leland ($1,671/mo), Wilmington ($1,694/mo), Bolivia ($1,774/mo).

What percentage of Belville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.5% of Belville households are renters, while 56.5% are owner-occupied. Belville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Belville rent compare to the national average?

Belville's median rent of $1,802/mo is $163 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #45 out of 126 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

26%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,802/mo, rent takes ~26% of Belville's median household income ($81,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Belville 26%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.5%

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