Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Asheboro, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Asheboro, NC rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Renters today are paying $18 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.8% month-over-month decline in recent months.

  • Asheboro is 47.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 53 total rentals across apartments, houses, and condos.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $600/month, 1-bedrooms for $750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $995/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,445/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,949/month, covering a broad price spectrum.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Asheboro fell 20.0% year over year, and 4+ bedroom units declined 32.8%, diverging from the citywide rise of 4.2%. These shifts show variation in segment performance within the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Asheboro

$995/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Asheboro is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Asheboro

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Asheboro rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Asheboro, NC

Average rent prices in Asheboro have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Asheboro, NC

Rent prices in Asheboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Asheboro is $855, whereas a house costs $1,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Asheboro run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$600

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,445

15%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,949

15%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,949

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Asheboro, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Asheboro, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Asheboro and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Asheboro

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Asheboro, NC is 23% lower than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

Discover rentals in Asheboro, NC

1974 Lakeview Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1974 Lakeview Rd

1974 Lakeview Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

142 W Pritchard St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Asheboro

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 17

427 S Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Asheboro

427 S Main St 9

427 S Main St, Asheboro, NC 27203

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1234 Old Farmer Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1234 Old Farmer Rd

1234 Old Farmer Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Asheboro, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Asheboro rental market.

How much is rent in Asheboro?

The average rent in Asheboro is $995 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Asheboro?

Average rent prices in Asheboro have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Asheboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Asheboro is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Asheboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Asheboro, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Asheboro?

December offers the best rental deals in Asheboro, with rents running about 15% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year. Searching in winter months could save you money compared to summer apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Asheboro