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OBX Rates Calendar

Week-by-week rental pricing across the Outer Banks

Data as of April 3, 2026

Bedrooms
2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10+
Position
Oceanfront Semi-Oceanfront Oceanside
Cheapest Area This Week
For the week of Apr 18, Waves offers the lowest rates at $1,095/week for 8-9 BR Oceanside — $3,230 less than Salvo.
Off-Season Convergence
In off-season, the gap between OBX areas shrinks dramatically. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive area drops from $13,019 in peak summer to just $3,239 in off-season.
Steepest Seasonal Savings
Waves offers the biggest seasonal savings: rates drop 6.4× from peak to off-season. A $6,995/week peak rental becomes $1,095 — great for flexible travelers.
Best Value for September
In September, Waves averages $1,345/week — 77% less than Salvo 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
Corolla Sep 12 – Sep 18 $3,850 -70% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Duck Sep 12 – Sep 18 $3,750 -71% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Nags Head Oct 3 – Oct 9 $2,732 -72% 77°F 69°F 25% ★★★★
Southern Shores Sep 26 – Oct 2 $2,495 -63% 78°F 73°F 29% ★★★★
Rodanthe Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,925 -73% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Salvo Sep 5 – Sep 11 $6,615 -69% 84°F 79°F 30% ★★★★½
Waves Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,395 -80% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½

All prices are median weekly rates for 8-9 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.

Full weekly calendars: Carova / 4x4 Beaches → Corolla → Duck → Avon → Kill Devil Hills → Kitty Hawk → Nags Head → Southern Shores → Buxton → Frisco → Hatteras Village → Rodanthe → Salvo → Waves →
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