Research Triangle wage growth supports rent durability. Single-family rental yields outperform multifamily. This page combines HUD Fair Market Rent anchors, ApartmentList-derived vacancy estimates, and CBRE-tier cap-rate benchmarks into one landlord-focused view.
Research Triangle wage growth supports rent durability. Single-family rental yields outperform multifamily.
Vacancy is currently 8.2% with a year-over-year rent change of +1.2%. Rent direction is positive — underwriting can credit modest growth in year-2 rents but should not extrapolate aggressive trajectories given vacancy levels.
For deal-level analysis, the cap-rate calculator uses our Tier 1 benchmark (mid 5.9% for single-family). The cash-flow analyzer will give you a full P&L including debt service.
| Bedrooms | Median rent | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,565 | $1,346 – $1,815 |
| 1 BR | $1,638 | $1,409 – $1,900 |
| 2 BR | $1,797 | $1,545 – $2,085 |
| 3 BR | $2,254 | $1,938 – $2,615 |
| 4 BR | $3,014 | $2,592 – $3,496 |
Anchored to HUD FMR for ZIP 27607, aged forward from 2025-10-01 with BLS CPI Shelter (+3.2% / yr, July 2026). Use the estimator below for a different ZIP within Raleigh.
This city's raw HUD FY2026 2BR FMR placed among the 15 prebuilt metros in markets.json. One vintage point — not a fabricated history.
Pre-filled for ZIP 27607. Change any field to re-estimate.
The HUD-anchored median 2-bedroom rent in Raleigh is approximately $1,797 with year-over-year growth of +1.2%. Individual rents vary widely by submarket and property condition — use the Rent Estimator above for a ZIP-specific number.
Raleigh sits in our Tier 1 group with an estimated cap rate band averaging 5.9% for single-family rentals and a vacancy rate of 8.2%. Research Triangle wage growth supports rent durability. Single-family rental yields outperform multifamily.
Single-family rental cap rates in Raleigh typically land near 5.9%, with a metro-tier band drawn from CBRE survey ranges. Run the Cap Rate Calculator for a specific deal.
Year-over-year rent change is +1.2%. Forward 12-month projection blends recent metro trend with BLS shelter CPI. Use the LandlordIQ /get_rent_growth endpoint for the live projection.
No (NC state preemption). Notice to vacate: 30 days. Security deposit cap: 2x monthly rent. Same NC statutes as Charlotte. Late fee cap 5% of rent or $15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice.
Data: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026, public, revised county file). Vacancy and rent growth are estimated blends of public datasets clearly labeled. Cap rate band is the Tier 1 benchmark from our benchmarks dataset. Regulation summary is editorial — not legal advice. See methodology.