What is the average apartment size in Pembroke?

The average size for a Pembroke, NC apartment is 1,134 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Pembroke?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Pembroke is $1,698 per month, a 4.01% decrease from last years average of $1,769.

What is the average apartment size in Pembroke?

The typical apartment in Pembroke offers about 1,134 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Pembroke, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Pembroke?

The typical rent budget in Pembroke ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pembroke?

In Pembroke, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pembroke is $1,698, a 4.01% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,769.

One-bedroom apartments provide 691 square feet for $1,169, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,407 offer 1,087 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pembroke, NC

Last updated: April 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,698	1,134 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,169	691 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,407	1,087 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pembroke, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Pembroke, NC have decreased by 4.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,769 to $1,698.

What's the typical rent budget in Pembroke, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Pembroke, NC (48%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Pembroke, NC?

822 or 69% of the households in Pembroke, NC are renter-occupied while 367 or 31% are owner-occupied.

How Pembroke Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Charlotte	$1,659
Raleigh	$1,560
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,329
Durham	$1,527
Fayetteville	$1,284
Concord	$1,533
Clayton	$1,579
Wilmington	$1,635
High Point	$1,241
Raeford, NC	$1,401
Southern Pines, NC	$1,651
Pembroke	$1,698

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Pembroke apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.