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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 Apr 18, Avon offers the lowest rates at $695/week for 4-5 BR Oceanside — $1,100 less than Nags Head.
Off-Season Convergence
In off-season, the gap between OBX areas shrinks dramatically. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive area drops from $2,526 in peak summer to just $986 in off-season.
Steepest Seasonal Savings
Buxton offers the biggest seasonal savings: rates drop 6.3× from peak to off-season. A $4,395/week peak rental becomes $700 — great for flexible travelers.
Best Value for September
In September, Frisco averages $1,046/week — 53% 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 19 – Sep 25 $2,040 -62% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Corolla Sep 19 – Sep 25 $1,946 -60% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Duck Sep 19 – Sep 25 $2,000 -64% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Avon Sep 19 – Sep 25 $1,195 -66% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Kill Devil Hills Sep 5 – Sep 11 $2,001 -60% 84°F 79°F 30% ★★★★½
Kitty Hawk Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,895 -66% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Nags Head Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,995 -66% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Southern Shores Sep 12 – Sep 18 $2,075 -58% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Buxton Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,395 -68% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Frisco Sep 19 – Sep 25 $995 -66% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Hatteras Village Sep 19 – Sep 25 $1,295 -72% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★½
Rodanthe Sep 19 – Sep 25 $1,195 -72% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Salvo Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,195 -69% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Waves Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,313 -69% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½

All prices are median weekly rates for 4-5 BR Oceanside 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.