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Newport

Pop. 4,441·61st most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Newport, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,754/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.3%
vs US Median
-$211
Rising (Monthly)
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Newport · $1,754
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,754/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$56,351/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Newport's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,170/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
$21,048/yr
At $1,754/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Newport, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,441
Median income
$56,351
Median age
44.1
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
19.4%
18.3%
26.4%
15.4%
20.5%
Under 1819.4%
18–3418.3%
35–5426.4%
55–6415.4%
65+20.5%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
12.6%
White71.5%
Black12.6%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian2.4%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
26.3%
47.8%
18.9%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college47.8%
Bachelor's+18.9%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Newport, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,000 → $56,351
down 7.6%
Population
4,356 → 4,441
up 2.0%
Renter share
36.9% → 38.6%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 18.9%
-2.4 pts
Median age
40.7 → 44.1
+3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,000 to $56,351 across the same window, down 7.6% versus 2021. Census counts show Newport, NC adding about 85 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.9% to 38.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.3% to 18.9% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

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By apartment size

Newport rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Newport, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Newport is $1,754/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($56,351/yr), Newport ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newport an affordable city for renters?

Newport is considered moderate for renters. At $1,754/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($56,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newport slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Newport?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,754/mo in Newport. The local median household income is $56,351/yr, meaning the typical Newport household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newport?

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

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

Newport is middle-of-the-pack for North Carolina for rent, ranking #61 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,754/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Newport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Newport ($1,754/mo): Havelock ($1,289/mo), Fairfield Harbour ($1,500/mo), Morehead City ($1,638/mo).

What percentage of Newport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of Newport households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. Newport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Newport rent compare to the national average?

Newport's median rent of $1,754/mo is $211 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #61 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,754/mo, rent takes ~37% of Newport's median household income ($56,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Newport 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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