Average Rent in Canton, NC and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Canton, NC

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,537, whereas a house costs $1,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.


Studio	$850	18%	-
1 bedroom	$1,560	3%	58%
2 bedroom	$1,695	1%	16%
3 bedroom	$1,950	2%	9%
4 bedroom	$3,200	No Change	31%


Apartments	$1,537	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,695	No Change	-
Houses	$1,845	7%	11%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

Last year

58%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

31%

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

Median rent price$1,639

16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,678

14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Avery Creek, NC.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Discover rentals in Canton, NC

5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

55 Burnette Street - .

55 Burnette St, Canton, NC 28716

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available May 5

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2383 Dutch Cove Rd #3, Canton, NC 28716

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

146 Underwood Rd, Canton, NC 28716

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

Available Jun 12

1d ago

House for rent in Canton

$1,700 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Canton With Great Amenities

124 Lawrence St #NA, Canton, NC 28716

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Jul 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2383 Dutch Cove Rd #1, Canton, NC 28716

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

114 Raby Street - 1

114 Raby St #1, Canton, NC 28716

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

Available Jun 3

2h ago

House for rent in Canton

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

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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 $1,639 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $311 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Canton offers good options for renters with pets, as 60% of available apartments welcome furry companions. With an average of 10 listings available monthly, pet owners have multiple choices when searching for their next home.

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).