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Creedmoor

Pop. 4,997·77th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Creedmoor, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,650/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.0%
vs US Median
-$315
Falling (Monthly)
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Creedmoor · $1,650
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,650/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$82,961/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Creedmoor's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,550/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,800/yr
At $1,650/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Creedmoor, NC is majority owner-occupied, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,997
Median income
$82,961
Median age
40.5
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
24%
18.5%
29%
12.3%
16.2%
Under 1824%
18–3418.5%
35–5429%
55–6412.3%
65+16.2%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
31.6%
43.8%
17.7%
White31.6%
Black43.8%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian1.9%
Other5%
Education (25+)
27.9%
36.7%
28.9%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Creedmoor, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,716 → $82,961
up 6.7%
Population
4,860 → 4,997
up 2.8%
Renter share
10.2% → 30.1%
+19.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32.3% → 28.9%
-3.4 pts
Median age
42 → 40.5
-1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Creedmoor, NC now reports about $82,961, up from $77,716 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 4,860 residents to roughly 4,997. Renters now make up 30.1% of households, compared with 10.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.9% of adults here, versus 32.3% in 2021.

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Creedmoor rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Creedmoor, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Creedmoor is $1,650/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,330/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,030/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($82,961/yr), Creedmoor ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Creedmoor an affordable city for renters?

Creedmoor is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,650/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($82,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Creedmoor falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Creedmoor?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,650/mo in Creedmoor. The local median household income is $82,961/yr, meaning the typical Creedmoor household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Creedmoor?

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

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

Creedmoor is middle-of-the-pack for North Carolina for rent, ranking #77 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,650/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Creedmoor?

Raleigh is nearby and more affordable at $1,579/mo, which is $71 less than Creedmoor.

What percentage of Creedmoor residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of Creedmoor households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. Creedmoor leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Creedmoor rent compare to the national average?

Creedmoor's median rent of $1,650/mo is $315 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #77 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,650/mo, rent takes ~24% of Creedmoor's median household income ($82,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Creedmoor 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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