Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, NC

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Canton, NC is $1,995. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,995

decreased by23%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Canton, NC is $1,995. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
81%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

Households

56%
44%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Canton, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Canton, NC have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 23% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Canton, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Canton, NC is $1,680. A 1-bedroom apartment in Canton, NC costs about $1,523 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Canton, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

6%

-

2 bedroom

$1,600

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,297

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

6%

14%

Studio

$395

18%

53%

Studio

Average rent

$395

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Canton, 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.

Compare rent prices in Canton, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Canton, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Avery Creek, NC.

Canton

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Avery Creek, NC.

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