Most overheated rental markets in North Carolina
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Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
53 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | KannapolisNC | 73 | $1,578/mo | -11.5% | +2.5% |
| 52 | MatthewsNC | 76 | $1,736/mo | -13.0% | -0.5% |
| 53 | AshevilleNC | 78 | $1,726/mo | -14.1% | +0.1% |