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Rent Prices in Morganton, NC

Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Median rent
$944/mo
North Carolina $1,228/mo
2-bedroom median rent
$938/mo
North Carolina $1,164/mo
Renters paying 30%+ of income
48.0%
North Carolina 48.9%
Renter households
3,122
North Carolina 1,428,852

Median rent by number of bedrooms

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities

BedroomsMedian rent
Studio (no bedroom)Not reported
1 bedroom$681/mo
2 bedrooms$938/mo
3 bedrooms$1,070/mo
4 bedroomsNot reported
5 or more bedroomsNot reported

Rent as a share of income

Renter households where the share could be computed

  • Pay 30% or more of income1,37748.0%
  • Pay 50% or more of income74626.0%

The median renter household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.

HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA

All counties

2 bedrooms: $1,147/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.

How it compares

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AreaMedian rent1 bedroom2 bedrooms3 bedroomsRenters paying 30%+ of income
Morganton, NC$944/mo$681/mo$938/mo$1,070/mo48.0%
Burke County$884/mo$560/mo$871/mo$915/mo36.9%
North Carolina$1,228/mo$1,155/mo$1,164/mo$1,321/mo48.9%
United States$1,413/mo$1,235/mo$1,407/mo$1,584/mo51.1%

Frequently asked questions

What is the median rent in Morganton, NC?
The median gross rent in Morganton, NC is $944 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $938/mo.
How does Morganton compare with North Carolina?
The median rent in Morganton is $944/mo, compared with $1,228/mo for North Carolina as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates