Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Greensboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Greensboro rent stands today
Greensboro, NC rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $35 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.8% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Greensboro sits 27.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Price ranges
Studio and 1-bedroom units in Greensboro run around $988/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,204/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,725/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,145/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Garden Homes rents rose 31.1% year over year to $2,098/month across 20 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.3% rise. Meanwhile, Hamilton Forest saw rents fall 68.3% year over year to $1,204/month, marking a stark local divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Greensboro
$1,395/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Greensboro is $1,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Greensboro
555
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Greensboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Greensboro, NC
Average rent prices in Greensboro have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Greensboro, NC
Rent prices in Greensboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greensboro is $1,149, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Greensboro run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,185.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $987 | 3% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $987 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,204 | 1% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,145 | 4% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Farm | $1,800 | |
Battlefield | $1,486 | |
Brice Street Area | $1,237 | |
College Hill | $1,195 | |
Downtown Greensboro | $1,575 | |
Glenwood | $1,195 | |
Hewitt Area | $1,150 | |
Lindley Park | $1,075 | |
O Henry Oaks | $1,150 | |
Southmont | $1,185 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,149 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,299 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $780 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,204
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
Lindley Park
Average rent
$1,075
Brice Street Area
Average rent
$1,237
College Hill
Average rent
$1,195
Hewitt Area
Average rent
$1,150
Downtown Greensboro
Average rent
$1,575
Glenwood
Average rent
$1,195
O Henry Oaks
Average rent
$1,150
Southmont
Average rent
$1,185
Adams Farm
Average rent
$1,800
Battlefield
Average rent
$1,486
Apartments
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$780
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Greensboro and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Greensboro
28%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Greensboro, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
20%$1,445
14%$1,362
5%$1,350
5%$1,500
5%$1,775
$1,295
39%$1,382
37%$1,095
10%$1,082
5%$1,297
4%$1,575
13%Cost of living in Greensboro, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Greensboro, NC
2d ago
2201 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403
2–4 beds
2 baths
$399–$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brice Street Area house for rent in Greensboro
4 beds
2 baths
$575
House for rent
5d+ ago
Brice Street Area house for rent in Greensboro
3 beds
1 bath
$617
House for rent
1d ago
Brice Street Area apartment for rent in Greensboro
5 beds
3 baths
$2,995
$620
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
709 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Studio
-1–3 baths
$2,850–$8,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$6,265
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Adams Farm house for rent in Greensboro
2004 Kildare Woods Dr #NA, Greensboro, NC 27407
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,795
House for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Greensboro
5510 Faye Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 2
18h ago
Verified
3047 Pisgah Pl, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,232–$1,942
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Thornton Ct, Greensboro, NC 27407
2 beds
2 baths
$1,325
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1373 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,644
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 River Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1373 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,644
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 River Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
300 Montrose Dr Apt A, Greensboro, NC 27407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$870–$1,285
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
1d ago
Verified
7 Woodstream Ln, Greensboro, NC 27410
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,347
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1373 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,644
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 River Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
300 Montrose Dr Apt A, Greensboro, NC 27407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$870–$1,285
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
16h ago
Verified
3200 Lawndale Dr Apt F, Greensboro, NC 27408
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,085–$1,400
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Greensboro, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Greensboro rental market.
How much is rent in Greensboro?
The average rent in Greensboro is $1,395 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Greensboro?
Average rent prices in Greensboro have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Greensboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Greensboro is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Greensboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Greensboro are Lindley Park ($1,075/mo), Hewitt Area ($1,150/mo), and O Henry Oaks ($1,150/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Greensboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Greensboro, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Greensboro?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Greensboro average around $990/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,250/month. One-bedrooms dropped 2.3% year over year, while two-bedrooms climbed 3.0% from this time last year.
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).