Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Canton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Canton
$1,500/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Canton is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Canton
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Canton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Canton, NC
Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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
Canton, NC
Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,745.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 |  7% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 5% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 24% | 56% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Canton, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 26% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,625 | 17% | 23% | |
Rooms | $1,400 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
56%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Canton, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
23%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
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.
How does rent in Canton, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Canton and Avery Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
Canton
21%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Canton, NC is 16% lower than the median rent in Avery Creek, NC.
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16%Discover rentals in Canton, NC
3d ago
Verified
13 Newfound St #7A, Canton, NC 28716
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
76 Oak Tree Park, Canton, NC 28716
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Canton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
4 beds
2 baths
$2,599
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 10
3d ago
120 Livestock Market Dr, Canton, NC 28716
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$2,255
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Canton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 27
5h ago
353 Park St, Canton, NC 28716
Studio
1 bath
$945
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
120 Livestock Market Dr, Canton, NC 28716
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$2,255
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
353 Park St, Canton, NC 28716
Studio
1 bath
$945
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Canton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
4 beds
2 baths
$2,599
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
Verified
13 Newfound St #7A, Canton, NC 28716
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
4 beds
2 baths
$2,599
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
76 Oak Tree Park, Canton, NC 28716
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Canton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
Verified
13 Newfound St #7A, Canton, NC 28716
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Canton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Canton
76 Oak Tree Park, Canton, NC 28716
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Canton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
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Frequently asked questions for Canton, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.
How much is rent in Canton?
The average rent in Canton is $1,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Canton?
Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.
How does Canton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Canton is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?
To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).