Raleigh, NC Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,579
1-year change
+0.3%
$4/mo
5-year change
+17.7%
$237/mo
10-year change
+49.7%
$524/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Raleigh

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,005/mo0.0%
2016$1,050/mo+4.5%+4.5%
2017$1,090/mo+3.8%+8.5%
2018$1,142/mo+4.8%+13.6%
2019$1,175/mo+2.9%+16.9%
2020$1,231/mo+4.8%+22.5%
2021$1,291/mo+4.9%+28.5%
2022$1,523/mo+18.0%+51.5%
2023$1,587/mo+4.2%+57.9%
2024$1,567/mo-1.3%+55.9%
2025$1,573/mo+0.4%+56.5%
2026$1,576/mo+0.2%+56.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Raleigh changed since 2015?

Median rent in Raleigh, NC was $995 in 2015-01 and is $1,579 as of 2026-06 — a change of $584 per month over 11 years.

How much has Raleigh rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Raleigh, NC has changed +17.7% ($237 per month). The current median is $1,579.

What has rent in Raleigh done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Raleigh, NC has changed +49.7% ($524 per month). It is now $1,579.

Is rent in Raleigh going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Raleigh, NC has increased +0.3% ($4/mo). Current median: $1,579.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.