Rent rising fastest in North Carolina
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Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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58 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | CorneliusNC | +1.0% | $1,796/mo | +14.2% | same |
| 52 | GarnerNC | +0.9% | $1,853/mo | +16.8% | ↓16 from #36 |
| 53 | ShelbyNC | +0.9% | $1,160/mo | -- | ↓1 from #52 |
| 54 | ApexNC | +0.8% | $1,947/mo | +11.6% | ↓10 from #44 |
| 55 | PinehurstNC | +0.5% | $2,012/mo | -- | ↓26 from #29 |
| 56 | AshevilleNC | +0.1% | $1,726/mo | +16.3% | same |
| 57 | HarrisburgNC | +0.1% | $2,520/mo | -- | ↓52 from #5 |
| 58 | DavidsonNC | +0.1% | $2,107/mo | +23.9% | ↓55 from #3 |