What is the average apartment size in Wendell?

The average size for a Wendell, NC apartment is 1,333 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 Wendell?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Wendell is $1,871 per month, a 1.66% decrease from last years average of $1,902.

What is the average apartment size in Wendell?

The typical apartment in Wendell offers about 1,333 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Wendell, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Wendell ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wendell?

In Wendell, 22% of households rent while 78% 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 Wendell is $1,871, a 1.66% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,902.

One-bedroom apartments provide 800 square feet for $1,374, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,709 offer 1,189 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,636 sq ft) for $2,208, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wendell, NC

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,871	1,333 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,374	800 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,709	1,189 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,208	1,636 sq. ft.

Wendell, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Wendell, NC have decreased by 1.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,902 to $1,871.

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

The largest share of rentals in Wendell, NC (35%) 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 Wendell, NC?

1,080 or 22% of the households in Wendell, NC are renter-occupied while 3,877 or 78% are owner-occupied.

How Wendell Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wendell	$1,871
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
Cary	$1,698
Clayton	$1,590
Morrisville	$1,664
Wake Forest, NC	$1,625
Goldsboro	$1,355
Apex, NC	$1,702
Fuquay Varina, NC	$1,637
Garner, NC	$1,439
Knightdale, NC	$1,593
Holly Springs, NC	$1,737

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 Wendell 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.