Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Average rent in
Canton, NC

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Canton, NC have increased by 50% in the last month and have decreased by 17% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Canton, NC

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Canton, NC is $1,660. This is -16% lower than the national average.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,660

decreased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Canton, NC is $1,660. This is -16% lower than the national average.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

45%
30%
15%
10%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

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 comparables in
Canton, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Canton, NC is $1,884. A 1-bedroom apartment in Canton, NC costs about $1,577 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Canton, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,569

5%

-

2 bedroom

$1,830

6%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,250

7%

-

4 bedroom

$2,050

20%

9%

Studio

$1,279

18%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,279

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,569

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,830

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

9%

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$1,660
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, NC is 29% lower than the median rent in Avery Creek, NC.

More data insights and reports

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