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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, Buxton offers the lowest rates at $1,095/week for 8-9 BR Oceanfront — $4,280 less than Kitty Hawk.
Off-Season Convergence
In off-season, the gap between OBX areas shrinks dramatically. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive area drops from $15,375 in peak summer to just $3,920 in off-season.
Steepest Seasonal Savings
Kill Devil Hills offers the biggest seasonal savings: rates drop 14× from peak to off-season. A $16,775/week peak rental becomes $1,195 — great for flexible travelers.
Best Value for September
In September, Buxton averages $1,895/week — 77% less than Duck 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 $3,850 -70% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Corolla Sep 12 – Sep 18 $6,995 -69% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★½
Duck Sep 12 – Sep 18 $8,775 -66% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Avon Sep 5 – Sep 11 $6,195 -67% 84°F 79°F 30% ★★★★½
Kill Devil Hills Oct 3 – Oct 9 $4,200 -75% 77°F 69°F 25% ★★★★
Kitty Hawk Sep 19 – Sep 25 $6,646 -59% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Nags Head Sep 26 – Oct 2 $5,358 -70% 78°F 73°F 29% ★★★★
Southern Shores Aug 29 – Sep 4 $3,875 -63% 86°F 79°F 29% ★★★★½
Buxton Sep 12 – Sep 18 $1,995 -66% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Frisco Sep 12 – Sep 18 $4,995 -66% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Hatteras Village Sep 19 – Sep 25 $5,195 -69% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★
Rodanthe Sep 12 – Sep 18 $3,595 -66% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Salvo Sep 12 – Sep 18 $5,495 -67% 82°F 77°F 26% ★★★★
Waves Sep 19 – Sep 25 $3,000 -75% 81°F 76°F 29% ★★★★½

All prices are median weekly rates for 8-9 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.