Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Elon, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Elon

$1,495/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elon is $1,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elon

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elon rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elon, NC

Average rent prices in Elon have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Elon, NC

Rent prices in Elon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elon is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Elon run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

No Change

86%

1 bedroom

$1,205

9%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,369

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,360

102%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

86%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,205

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,369

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,360

Last 30 days

102%

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

Compare median rent prices in Elon and Browns Summit by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elon

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,637
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elon, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Browns Summit, NC.

Discover rentals in Elon, NC

102 Campus Walk Trl #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elon

102 Campus Walk Trl #301, Elon, NC 27244

1 bed

1 bath

$525

725 E Haggard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elon

725 E Haggard Ave, Elon, NC 27244

3 beds

2 baths

$625

1000 E Haggard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elon

302 Campus Walk Trl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Elon

3BR/3.0BA

302 Campus Walk Trl, Elon, NC 27244

3 beds

3 baths

$1,400

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Frequently asked questions for Elon, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Elon rental market.

How much is rent in Elon?

The average rent in Elon is $1,495 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elon?

Average rent prices in Elon have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Elon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elon is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elon?

To comfortably afford rent in Elon, 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).

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