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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Winterville, NC is $1,616. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Winterville cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

Winterville falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #85 out of 128 cities at $1,616/mo.

When was Winterville rent data last updated?

Winterville rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Winterville, NC?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Winterville, NC at $1,170 per month, which is 28% below the $1,616 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Winterville

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Pop. 10,725·85th most expensive in North Carolina·Winterville rents are up 9.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,616/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.7%

Month-over-Month

-1.3%

vs US Median

-$346

Falling (Monthly)

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Winterville · $1,616

More affordable than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

37/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% above what Winterville's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,616/mo

Expected by trend

$1,516/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Winterville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,580

4 BR+

$1,980

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,170/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,616 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$19,392/yr

At $1,616/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Winterville, NC is majority owner-occupied, 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,725

Median income

$83,193

Median age

36.5

Renters

16.8%

Age distribution

22.6%

26.2%

26.7%

14.4%

Under 1822.6%

18–3426.2%

35–5426.7%

55–6410.2%

65+14.4%

Gender

54.2%

45.8%

Male54.2%

Female45.8%

Race & ethnicity

56.7%

38.9%

White56.7%

Black38.9%

Hispanic3%

Asian0.9%

Other0.5%

Education (25+)

16.4%

36.6%

41.2%

No HS diploma5.8%

HS diploma16.4%

Some college36.6%

Bachelor's+41.2%

Housing tenure

83.2%

16.8%

Owner83.2%

Renter16.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Winterville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,426 → $1,616

up 13.3%

Income

$80,199 → $83,193

up 3.7%

Population

10,336 → 10,725

up 3.8%

Renter share

15.8% → 16.8%

+1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

43.5% → 41.2%

-2.3 pts

Median age

39.4 → 36.5

-2.9 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Winterville, NC has climbed by $190 per month, settling near $1,616 after starting the period at $1,426. Median household income grew from $80,199 to $83,193 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,336 to 10,725 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 43.5% to 41.2%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Winterville, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Winterville on your salary?

At $1,616/mo, how Winterville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 21.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 30.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 26.7% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 14.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 36.4% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

By apartment size

Winterville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Winterville, NC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Winterville is $1,616/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,580/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($83,193/yr), Winterville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Winterville an affordable city for renters?

Winterville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,616/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($83,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Winterville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Winterville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,616/mo in Winterville. The local median household income is $83,193/yr, meaning the typical Winterville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Winterville?

Rent in Winterville has increased 9.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Winterville is middle-of-the-pack for North Carolina for rent, ranking #85 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,616/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Winterville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Winterville ($1,616/mo): Washington ($1,184/mo), Kinston ($1,281/mo), Greenville ($1,373/mo).

What percentage of Winterville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.8% of Winterville households are renters, while 83.2% are owner-occupied. Winterville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Winterville rent compare to the national average?

Winterville's median rent of $1,616/mo is $346 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #85 out of 128 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,616/mo, rent takes ~23% of Winterville's median household income ($83,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Winterville 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.5%

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