What is the average apartment size in Morehead City?

The average size for a Morehead City, NC apartment is 1,101 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 Morehead City?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Morehead City is $1,668 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Morehead City?

The typical apartment in Morehead City offers about 1,101 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Morehead City, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Morehead City?

The typical rent budget in Morehead City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Morehead City?

In Morehead City, 53% of households rent while 47% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Morehead City is $1,668, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 896 square feet for $1,603, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,706 offer 1,163 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Morehead City, NC

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,668	1,101 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,603	896 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,706	1,163 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Morehead City, NC rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Morehead City, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Morehead City, NC (64%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Morehead City, NC?

2,756 or 53% of the households in Morehead City, NC are renter-occupied while 2,413 or 47% are owner-occupied.

How Morehead City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Morehead City	$1,668
Charlotte	$1,672
Raleigh	$1,584
Winston - Salem	$1,282
Fayetteville	$1,288
Durham	$1,546
Greensboro	$1,336
Wilson	$1,369
Rocky Mount	$1,205
Hickory	$1,467
Greenville	$1,399

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 Morehead City 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.