What is the average apartment size in North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC?

The average size for a North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC apartment is 907 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 North Hills?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in North Hills is $2,403 per month, a 2.1% increase from last years average of $2,353.

What is the average apartment size in North Hills?

The typical apartment in North Hills offers about 907 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in North Hills?

The typical rent budget in North Hills ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North Hills?

In North Hills, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Hills is $2,403, a 2.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,353.

One-bedroom apartments provide 771 square feet for $2,122, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,817 offer 1,141 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,403	907 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,122	771 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,817	1,141 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC rent trends

Rental prices in North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC have increased by 2.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,353 to $2,403.

What's the typical rent budget in North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC?

The largest share of rentals in North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC (33%) 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 North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC?

870 or 50% of the households in North Hills, Raleigh, Wake County, NC are renter-occupied while 880 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in North Hills?

North Haven $999/month

Winslow Ridge at Sunnybrook $1,100/month

Glenwood North $1,207/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,588/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in North Hills?

North Hills $2,403/month

Trailwood $2,410/month

Willmont $2,910/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Raleigh, NC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Willmont	$2,910
Trailwood	$2,410
North Hills	$2,403
Colonial Heights	$2,371
Fairmont	$2,139
The Townes at Crabtree	$2,116
Country Club Hills	$2,113
Caraleigh Mills	$1,930
Farrior Hills	$1,917
Downtown Raleigh	$1,912
Cameron Village	$1,835
Glenwood	$1,831
Trinity Park	$1,774
Woods of Ashbury	$1,724
Camley Hills	$1,694
Renaissance Park	$1,684
Lockwood	$1,661
Woodcrest	$1,653
Eastgate	$1,648
Crabtree Woods	$1,644
Laurel Hills	$1,643
Brookwood	$1,643
Alexander Place	$1,608
Silver Lake	$1,598
Meredith Woods	$1,589
Suncreek	$1,577
Brentwood	$1,555
Brier Creek	$1,543
Lakeview	$1,542
Wakefield Plantation	$1,535
Village of Tryon	$1,534
Beachwood	$1,531
North Shore	$1,529
North Ridge	$1,526
Village of Fox Run	$1,522
Northridge Trace	$1,520
Simms Branch - Anson Grove	$1,508
Brookside Village	$1,489
Autumn Woods	$1,480
Northwest Woods	$1,463
Crown Oaks	$1,447
Legacy Oaks	$1,447
Northglen	$1,416
Pinewinds	$1,408
Greenbrier	$1,392
Ashebrook	$1,392
Thornton Commons	$1,390
Olde Province	$1,384
Deblyn Park	$1,384
Westlake Village	$1,378
Glen Forest	$1,353
Pepperdyne	$1,348
Northclift	$1,342
Old Farm	$1,327
Bent Creek	$1,320
Hampton Oaks	$1,316
Hertford Village	$1,315
Sweetbriar	$1,314
Brookhaven	$1,305
Hope Valley	$1,292
Riverbirch	$1,273
Timberlake Estates	$1,256
College View	$1,226
Glenwood North	$1,207
Winslow Ridge at Sunnybrook	$1,100
North Haven	$999

Raleigh | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in North Hills is 49% higher than in Alexander Place

$2,403

North Hills rent is the same as Raleigh average

Average Rent $2,403

$1,608

Alexander Place rent is 33% lower than Raleigh average

Average Rent $1,608

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 North Hills 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.