Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Davidson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Davidson

$2,550/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Davidson is $2,550 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Davidson

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Davidson rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Davidson, NC

Average rent prices in Davidson have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Davidson, NC

Rent prices in Davidson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Davidson is $1,447, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Davidson run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,840.

Listings

Studio

$1,578

13%

-

1 bedroom

$1,425

4%

78%

2 bedroom

$1,950

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,750

8%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,995

1%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,578

Last 30 days

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

78%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

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

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

Davidson

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Davidson, NC is 36% higher than the median rent in Concord, NC.

Discover rentals in Davidson, NC

216 Lakeside Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Davidson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Davidson, NC

216 Lakeside Ave, Davidson, NC 28036

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

330 Davidson Gateway Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Davidson

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,835

$1,567

Price drop

House for rent

204 Grey Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Davidson

204 Grey Road 28036 - 1

204 Grey Rd #1, Davidson, NC 28036

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Jun 1

204 Grey Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Davidson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Davidson, NC

204 Grey Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Davidson, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Davidson rental market.

How much is rent in Davidson?

The average rent in Davidson is $2,550 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Davidson?

Average rent prices in Davidson have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Davidson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Davidson is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Davidson?

To comfortably afford rent in Davidson, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Davidson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $970 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 37% of listings, making them easier to find than one-bedrooms which account for only 8% of rentals.

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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