NC State’s projected 2026–27 rates are $3,970 a semester for a double and $4,600 for a single, and Apartment List puts Raleigh’s median one-bedroom at $1,212 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from NC State University Housing (its 2026/27 column is marked projected) and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms.
NC State housing rates per semester
| Housing type | 2025/26 | 2026/27 (projected) |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | $3,800 | $3,970 |
| Singles | $4,275 | $4,600 |
| E.S. King, one-bedroom undergraduate double | $4,125 | $4,350 |
| Wolf Village or Wolf Ridge, two to four bedrooms | $4,500 | $4,780 |
| Wolf Village or Wolf Ridge, one bedroom or studio | $5,000 | $5,375 |
ResNet internet is $150 a semester, charged separately. The page gives no meal plan prices.
Private rental in Raleigh
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,212 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,381 a month |
| Overall median | $1,375, down 1.1% in a year |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Raleigh
How much does NC State housing cost?
The projected 2026/27 rates run from $3,970 a semester for a double to $5,375 for a Wolf Village or Wolf Ridge one-bedroom or studio.
What is the median rent in Raleigh?
$1,212 for a one-bedroom and $1,381 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
Comparing North Carolina options? See our guides to student accommodation in Chapel Hill, Durham and Richmond, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
