Apartments for Rent in Rocky Mount, NC

Prices and availability in Rocky Mount, NC were last updated on 18 May 2026.

The best apartments in Rocky Mount, NC are: 1020-1022 COGGINS COURT, 1337-1341 NORTHRIDGE, Tiffany Square, Rosewood at Colony Square and 1058 Manor Dr.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC is between $500 and $1,640.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC is between $500 and $2,180.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC is between $1,500 and $2,670.

In Rocky Mount 51% of the housing is rented out compared to 49% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 3% of Rocky Mount's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 51% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 42% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Rocky Mount are about 38 years old, on average. Of these, 16% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Rocky Mount come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 24% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 59% of all rentals in Rocky Mount. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.