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OBX Rates Calendar

Week-by-week rental pricing across the Outer Banks

Data as of April 3, 2026

Cheapest Area This Week
For the week of Jun 6, Kill Devil Hills offers the lowest rates at $2,200/week for 2-3 BR Oceanfront — $3,850 less than Carova / 4x4 Beaches.
Off-Season Convergence
In off-season, the gap between OBX areas shrinks dramatically. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive area drops from $3,071 in peak summer to just $1,175 in off-season.
Steepest Seasonal Savings
Corolla offers the biggest seasonal savings: rates drop 4.6× from peak to off-season. A $6,275/week peak rental becomes $1,350 — great for flexible travelers.
Best Value for September
In September, Rodanthe averages $1,536/week — 47% less than Carova / 4x4 Beaches with the same weather (avg high 82°F).

Best Value Week Per Area

Area Best Value Week Rate vs Peak Avg High Water Rain Value
Carova / 4x4 Beaches Sep 12 – Sep 18 $2,723 -55% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Corolla Sep 19 – Sep 25 $1,950 -69% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★½
Duck Sep 26 – Oct 2 $1,390 -67% 78°F 73°F 29% ★★★★
Avon Sep 26 – Oct 2 $1,313 -62% 78°F 73°F 29% ★★★★
Kill Devil Hills Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,607 -50% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Kitty Hawk Sep 12 – Sep 18 $2,295 -58% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Nags Head Sep 19 – Sep 25 $2,100 -56% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Southern Shores Sep 19 – Sep 25 $1,875 -64% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Buxton Oct 3 – Oct 9 $1,229 -60% 77°F 69°F 25% ★★★★
Frisco Sep 26 – Oct 2 $1,500 -64% 78°F 73°F 29% ★★★★
Hatteras Village Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,600 -50% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Rodanthe Sep 26 – Oct 2 $1,274 -60% 78°F 73°F 29% ★★★★
Salvo Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,713 -54% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Waves Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,328 -58% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½

All prices are median weekly rates for 2-3 BR Oceanfront properties. Weather data is historical averages from nearby climate stations. Rental data sourced from public property manager listings. Click any area name to see its full weekly calendar.