Zip Codes With the Most Expensive Rent in Raleigh

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Zip codes with the most expensive rent in Raleigh

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Census Bureau in April 2020 launched a Household Pulse Survey providing weekly updates on how individuals and families have been affected during the pandemic. Data show ongoing difficulties in finding work, affording food, and paying the rent. Meanwhile, the pandemic has created a "seesaw effect" on rent, with rental rates in the most expensive U.S. cities dropping while rental rates have gone up in historically less expensive areas.

Stacker compiled a list of zip codes with the most expensive rent in Raleigh using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Observed Rent Index as of January 2021. Listings and images are from realtor.com. Keep reading to see whether your zip code made the list.

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#26. 27606 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,220
--- 20.8% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -0.4%
--- #4 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +18.9%

- Pictured (for rent): 856 Lake Raleigh Rd Unit 1, Raleigh 27606 ($3,300, 4 bedrooms)

#25. 27612 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,257
--- 18.4% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.5%
--- #20 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +14.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 3928 Morvan Way, Raleigh 27612 ($3,995, 4 bedrooms)

#24. 27605 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,312
--- 14.9% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -2.7%
--- #1 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +10.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 1300 Saint Marys St Unit 409, Raleigh 27605 ($2,700, 2 bedrooms)

#23. 27511 (Cary)

- Typical rent: $1,386
--- 10.1% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +5.6%
--- #7 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +23.2%

- Pictured (for rent): 104 Beloit Ct, Cary 27511 ($2,200, 4 bedrooms)

#22. 27615 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,414
--- 8.2% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +3.8%
--- #10 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +22.0%

- Pictured (for rent): 900 Plateau Ln, Raleigh 27615 ($2,300, 4 bedrooms)

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#21. 27604 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,426
--- 7.5% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +2.7%
--- #14 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +20.9%

- Pictured (for rent): 1137 N Blount St, Raleigh 27604 ($2,700, 3 bedrooms)

#20. 27609 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,428
--- 7.3% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +2.6%
--- #15 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +20.7%

- Pictured (for rent): 3204 Plantation Rd, Raleigh 27609 ($4,850, 5 bedrooms)

#19. 27513 (Cary)

- Typical rent: $1,461
--- 5.2% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -0.2%
--- #5 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +11.6%

- Pictured (for rent): 111 Weston Pkwy, Cary 27513 ($2,700, 2 bedrooms)

#18. 27603 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,491
--- 3.2% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +1.5%
--- #19 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +11.8%

- Pictured (for rent): 3709 Westbury Lake Dr, Raleigh 27603 ($9,450, 3 bedrooms)

#17. 27607 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,491
--- 3.2% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -0.9%
--- #3 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +15.9%

- Pictured (for rent): 2321 Clark Ave, Raleigh 27607 ($4,500, 3 bedrooms)

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#16. 27613 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,499
--- 2.7% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +2.5%
--- #16 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +13.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 7704 Silver View Ln, Raleigh 27613 ($2,900, 6 bedrooms)

#15. 27520 (Clayton)

- Typical rent: $1,515
--- 1.7% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +8.6%
--- #1 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +32.2%

- Pictured (for sale): 309 W Stallings St, Clayton 27520 ($219,900, 2 bedrooms)

#14. 27610 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,520
--- 1.4% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +7.0%
--- #3 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +28.3%

- Pictured (for sale): 4420 Condorwood Way, Raleigh 27610 ($380,000, 3 bedrooms)

#13. 27529 (Garner)

- Typical rent: $1,522
--- 1.2% less than typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +7.0%
--- #5 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +25.2%

- Pictured (for rent): 1231 Fieldtrial Cir, Garner 27529 ($2,550, 4 bedrooms)

#12. 27617 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,559
--- 1.2% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -1.6%
--- #2 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +10.8%

- Pictured (for rent): 11563 Auldbury Way, Raleigh 27617 ($2,500, 3 bedrooms)

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#11. 27560 (Morrisville)

- Typical rent: $1,581
--- 2.6% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +1.9%
--- #17 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +7.9%

- Pictured (for rent): 1165 Pemberly Ave, Morrisville 27560 ($2,400, 4 bedrooms)

#10. 27540 (Holly Springs)

- Typical rent: $1,585
--- 2.9% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +5.0%
--- #9 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +17.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 409 Morning Oaks Dr, Holly Springs 27540 ($3,195, 3 bedrooms)

#9. 27616 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,628
--- 5.6% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +3.4%
--- #11 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +17.8%

- Pictured (for rent): 5049 Aspen Meadow St, Raleigh 27616 ($2,250, 5 bedrooms)

#8. 27526 (Fuquay Varina)

- Typical rent: $1,645
--- 6.7% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +7.2%
--- #2 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +21.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 637 Barneswyck Dr, Fuquay Varina 27526 ($2,125, 4 bedrooms)

#7. 27527 (Clayton)

- Typical rent: $1,659
--- 7.7% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +6.8%
--- #6 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +18.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 236 River Hills Dr, Clayton 27527 ($2,095, 4 bedrooms)

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#6. 27614 (Raleigh)

- Typical rent: $1,666
--- 8.1% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +2.8%
--- #13 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +15.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 2241 Dunlin Ln, Raleigh 27614 ($2,495, 4 bedrooms)

#5. 27545 (Knightdale)

- Typical rent: $1,666
--- 8.1% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +7.0%
--- #4 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +24.9%

- Pictured (for rent): 601 Bellefont Ct, Knightdale 27545 ($2,400, 4 bedrooms)

#4. 27587 (Wake Forest)

- Typical rent: $1,701
--- 10.4% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +5.2%
--- #8 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +18.2%

- Pictured (for rent): 954 Copper Beech Ln, Wake Forest 27587 ($2,250, 4 bedrooms)

#3. 27519 (Cary)

- Typical rent: $1,723
--- 11.8% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.4%
--- #21 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +14.6%

- Pictured (for rent): 1202 Waterford Lake Dr Unit 1202, Cary 27519 ($2,995, 3 bedrooms)

#2. 27502 (Apex)

- Typical rent: $1,723
--- 11.8% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +3.2%
--- #12 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +12.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 2820 Lumber River Trl, Apex 27502 ($2,300, 5 bedrooms)

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#1. 27539 (Apex)

- Typical rent: $1,726
--- 12.0% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +1.8%
--- #18 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +7.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 4325 Buckley Dr, Apex 27539 ($2,895, 4 bedrooms)