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Property Managers in Raleigh, NC

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Clayton Residential Rentals
Hensley Scott
Clayton, NC [ Serves Raleigh, Apex, Garner, Clayton +1 more ]
Unverified
We offer full scale property management and lease up services for your rental homes.
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The Fred Smith Company
Tricia Green
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
Fred Smith Company seeks to enrich the quality of peoples lives by delivering superior value through high quality and affordable Sports Club, Properties, and Construction services.
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Hudson Residential Property Management
Bradley Hudson
Raleigh, NC
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Victory Property Management
Lori Williams
Raleigh, NC
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Wilson West Agency Realty
Richard Millinder
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
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Clark Properties
Sandra B. Braswell
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
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Pace Realty Group Property Management
Lisa Pace
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
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Ammons Pittman Property Management
Jason
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
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V.G. Murray and Company, Inc.
V.G. Murray
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
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Chelsea Realty Group LLC
Chelsea Mills
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
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Mikels & Jones Properties
Terry Mikels
Raleigh, NC
Unverified
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Rental market in Raleigh: rising rents

In Raleigh, Census median gross rent rose about 41.1% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows a population of 1,178,653, up 10.2% over five years, three-bedroom rents about 2% below the U.S. average, and renters in 35.9% of homes. The typical home is valued near $461,300, and the median household earns about $105,768 a year, with renters spending a median 29.3% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+2% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-2% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+13% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+41.1% Rent trend, 5-yr
29.3% Rent-to-income

People & households

35.9% Renter-occupied
1,178,653 Population
+10.2% Population, 5-yr
$105,768 Median household income

Housing stock

7.2% Vacancy rate
$461,300 Median home value
2000 Median year built
69.8% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +2% 3-bed -2% 4-bed +13%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 35.9% Owners 64.1%

Day to day, property management in Raleigh usually means rent pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 69.8% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 7.2%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.6% as of August 2026. Browse the managers here and request pricing.

Figures reflect long-term residential rentals, not short-term or vacation rentals. Commercial and other non-residential rents are not shown, but they tend to move with the local residential market, so the pattern above still points you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Raleigh?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 41.1% across five years.

How do rents in Raleigh compare to the national average?

Against the U.S. average: two-bedroom +2%, three-bedroom -2%, four-bedroom +13%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is Raleigh a good market for rental property?

This market has seen rents increase, an advantage for a well-timed purchase. Renters make up 35.9% of households and vacancy sits near 7.2%. Three-bedroom rents run about 2% below the national average, and rents rose about 41.1% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Raleigh?

35.9% of homes are rented, not owned, and the population of 1,178,653 grew 10.2% over five years. Vacancy runs near 7.2%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).