Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Concord, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Concord rent stands today

    Concord, NC rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,910/month. Renters pay $107 more per month than last year despite a 2.1% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $1,890/month in June 2026.

  • Concord is 1.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 205 total rentals available citywide. This positions Concord as a moderately priced market where houses make up nearly 70% of rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $999/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,037/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,412/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,942/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,540/month. Houses rent at a median of $2,055/month, while apartments are lower at $1,398/month, reflecting the inventory composition.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Northgate South rents fell 27.9% year over year to $1,223/month across 11 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 4.7%. South Historic Concord saw rents climb 43.6% to $1,425/month, showing divergent trends within Concord's neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Concord

$1,910/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Concord is $1,910 per month as of July 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $20 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Concord

205

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Concord rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Concord, NC

Average rent prices in Concord have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Concord, NC

Rent prices in Concord vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Concord is $1,397, whereas a house costs $2,055. 1-bedroom apartments in Concord run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$999

7%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,037

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,412

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,942

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,540

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,037

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,942

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,540

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Concord, 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 Concord, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Concord and Charlotte by all bedroom counts and property types.

Concord

Median rent price$1,910
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Concord, NC is 3% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.

Discover rentals in Concord, NC

90 Creswell Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookwood North townhouse for rent in Concord

TOWNHOME - Concord, NC

90 Creswell Dr Ne, Concord, NC 28025

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Allison Heights - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8

Very good

Allison Heights

Tribune Ave Sw, Concord, NC 28025

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

American Ave NE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

American Ave NE

American Ave Ne, Concord, NC 28025

2–3 beds

2 baths

$999–$1,150

Apartment for rent

Freedom St Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Freedom St Apartments

357 Freedom St Sw, Concord, NC 28025

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Concord, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Concord rental market.

How much is rent in Concord?

The average rent in Concord is $1,910 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Concord?

Average rent prices in Concord have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Concord rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Concord is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $20 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Concord?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Concord are Central Drive South ($1,448/mo), Brookwood North ($1,523/mo), and Eastcliff ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Concord?

To comfortably afford rent in Concord, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Concord average around $1,130/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,400/month.

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).

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