Apartments for Rent in Rocky Mount, NC

Prices and availability in Rocky Mount, NC were last updated on 7 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Rocky Mount, NC are: Dawson, Rosewood at Colony Square, Tiffany Square, Hampton Village of Rocky Mount - 2209 Hurt Dr and 2312-2314 SADDLE RUN COURT.

The average rent in Rocky Mount, NC is $1,195.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC is between $600 and $1,425.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC is between $800 and $1,830.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rocky Mount, NC is between $1,100 and $2,030.

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, 22% 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.

Studio apartments in Rocky Mount are around 0.0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 26% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 58% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.