Rents in the Raleigh-Cary metro are easing as 2025 comes to a close, offering renters some relief after years of steady increases.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents are now lower than they were last fall, placing the Triangle firmly within the broader national rental cooldown.
While prices are moving in a renter-friendly direction, affordability remains a challenge for many households.
Raleigh-Cary rents decline, but affordability pressures persist
Raleigh-Cary posted a 2.2% year-over-year decline in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November, with the average price coming in at $1,478…