What is the average apartment size in Rocky Mount?

The average size for a Rocky Mount, NC apartment is 960 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 Rocky Mount?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Rocky Mount is $1,190 per month, a 2.22% decrease from last years average of $1,217.

What is the average apartment size in Rocky Mount?

The typical apartment in Rocky Mount offers about 960 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Rocky Mount, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Rocky Mount?

The typical rent budget in Rocky Mount ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 70% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rocky Mount?

In Rocky Mount, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rocky Mount is $1,190, a 2.22% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,217.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $1,087, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,160 offer 961 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,276 sq ft) for $1,506, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Rocky Mount, NC

Last updated: May 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,190	960 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,087	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,160	961 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,506	1,276 sq. ft.

Rocky Mount, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Rocky Mount, NC have decreased by 2.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,217 to $1,190.

What's the typical rent budget in Rocky Mount, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Rocky Mount, NC (70%) 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 Rocky Mount, NC?

11,913 or 51% of the households in Rocky Mount, NC are renter-occupied while 11,451 or 49% are owner-occupied.

How Rocky Mount Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rocky Mount	$1,190
Charlotte	$1,659
Raleigh	$1,567
Winston - Salem	$1,288
Greensboro	$1,332
Durham	$1,532
Fayetteville	$1,298
Concord	$1,520
Clayton	$1,574
Wilmington	$1,644
High Point	$1,245
Greenville	$1,378
Wilson	$1,370
Wendell, NC	$1,879

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 Rocky Mount 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.