Rent pulse
Typical asking rent$1,259a month in Rocky Mount
1-year change+2.9%
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
6 property managers in Rocky Mount
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DR Property Management
130 S Franklin St Ste 427, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
DR Property Management is a Rocky Mount company offering property management and tenant placement in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wilson and the surrounding Triangle area.
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Sunset Property Investors
4000 Hawthorne Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Sunset Property Investors is a Rocky Mount property management company; its listing gives few further details about the properties or services it handles.
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B & H Realty
3202 Sunset Ave Ste C, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
B & H Realty is a Rocky Mount company specializing in residential rental management in Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson and Halifax counties.
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The Davis Property Group
143 SE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
The Davis Property Group is a Rocky Mount company renting and managing single-family homes, multifamily, apartments and commercial space, with leasing, rent collection and maintenance.
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Simmons & Harris is a Rocky Mount company with roots going back to 1922, managing single-family, multifamily and commercial real estate in Eastern North Carolina, with maintenance, construction services and commercial brokerage.
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Thorne Realty
🏅 20+ years in businessServes the Rocky Mount area · no public office address, so no map pin
Thorne Realty is a second-generation family business serving the Rocky Mount area since the 1970s, managing residential rentals in Wilson and Edgecombe and Nash counties, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection and investment brokerage.
In their words: “We conduct extensive screening on all tenants and handle every aspect of getting your investment rented in the shortest time possible.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, many of them owners, describe a knowledgeable, reliable team with timely maintenance.
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Rocky Mount rental market
Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Rocky Mount market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
12-month momentum
Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months: +$36 in all since Oct 2025.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent over time
Rocky Mount
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Best months to list
Rents here usually rise most in February, April and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
- Jan+0.06%
- Feb+1.42%
- Mar+0.68%
- Apr+1.39%
- May+0.94%
- Jun+1.42%
- Jul+0.50%
- Aug+0.20%
- Sep−0.30%
- Oct+0.52%
- Nov−0.81%
- Dec+0.13%
Average change from the month before, 4 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rental income growth calculator
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent in nearby cities
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | $1,259 | +2.9% | 6 |
| Wilson | $1,494 | +2.0% | 5 |
| Greenville | $1,460 | +1.9% | 12 |
| Winterville | $1,544 | +1.8% | 3 |
| Wake Forest | $1,798 | +2.9% | 2 |
| Knightdale | $1,698 | +2.5% | 1 |
| Clayton | $1,797 | +2.0% | 5 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
More local facts for owners
Renters and vacancy
51%of homes in Rocky Mount are rented (11,913 households)
- Rental vacancy rate
- 2.9%
- County vacancy rate
- 3.1%
- Median rent paid
- $957
- Median home value
- $165,700
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Rocky Mount, NC MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Property management in Rocky Mount
Compare the 6 property management companies in Rocky Mount, Nash County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Rocky Mount is $1,259 (September 2026); +2.9% over the past year. About 51% of homes in Rocky Mount are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
Rocky Mount property management FAQ
How many property management companies are in Rocky Mount?
We list 6 property management companies in Rocky Mount, NC: 5 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
What is the typical rent in Rocky Mount?
Zillow's typical asking rent in Rocky Mount was $1,259 a month in September 2026, +2.9% on a year earlier.
When is the best time to list a rental in Rocky Mount?
Over the 4 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, April and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
How much do property managers charge in Rocky Mount?
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
How do you rank the companies?
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
Is it free to request quotes?
Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.