Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Greensboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Greensboro, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with a month-to-month rent change also holding steady.
Compared to national trends
Greensboro sits 29.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a mid-tier metro with 536 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Greensboro run around $944/month, 1-bedrooms around $978/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,100/month. Houses command a higher median rent of $1,707/month compared to apartments at $1,098/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Hamilton Forest rents fell 73.3% year over year to $1,200/month across 15 rentals, with Lake Shore and Forest Valley also seeing declines over 50%. This contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market and shows localized rent shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Greensboro
$1,375/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Greensboro is $1,375 per month as of May 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Greensboro
536
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Greensboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Greensboro, NC
Average rent prices in Greensboro have remained the same 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 $1,098, whereas a house costs $1,707. 1-bedroom apartments in Greensboro run $979 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $944 |  3% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $978 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,099 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Farm | $1,550 | |
Brice Street Area | $1,300 | |
Charles Aycock Summit Ave | $815 | |
College Hill | $1,122 | |
Downtown Greensboro | $1,300 | |
Friendly Lakes | $1,575 | |
Glenwood | $1,200 | |
Hewitt Area | $1,124 | |
Lindley Park | $1,097 | |
Southmont | $995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,098 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,707 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $785 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$944
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$978
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
College Hill
Average rent
$1,122
Hewitt Area
Average rent
$1,124
Adams Farm
Average rent
$1,550
Friendly Lakes
Average rent
$1,575
Lindley Park
Average rent
$1,097
Southmont
Average rent
$995
Brice Street Area
Average rent
$1,300
Charles Aycock Summit Ave
Average rent
$815
Glenwood
Average rent
$1,200
Downtown Greensboro
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,098
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,707
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$785
Last 30 days
2%
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
29%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Greensboro, NC is 10% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,250
9%$1,300
6%$1,695
$1,447
7%$1,457
3%$1,500
1%$1,500
29%$1,540
31%$872
13%$1,258
10%$1,200
3%$1,195
45%Discover rentals in Greensboro, NC
3d ago
2201 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403
2–4 beds
2 baths
$399–$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Asheboro Community apartment for rent in Greensboro
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
20h ago
1622 Mcpherson St, Greensboro, NC 27405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1807 Sherwood St, Greensboro, NC 27403
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
709 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Studio
-1–3 baths
$2,850–$8,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Irving Park house for rent in Greensboro
4 beds
4 baths
$3,876
House for rent
5d+ ago
Fisher Park house for rent in Greensboro
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,875
House for rent
Available May 1
6h ago
House for rent in Greensboro
4 beds
5 baths
$3,795
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
3047 Pisgah Pl, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,088–$1,607
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1509 New Garden Rd Apt 1h, Greensboro, NC 27410
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,065–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1521 Bridford Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$4,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1373 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,444
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3047 Pisgah Pl, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,088–$1,607
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4515 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$977–$1,595
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1373 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,444
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
3200 Lawndale Dr Apt F, Greensboro, NC 27408
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,040–$1,595
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4515 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455
3 beds
2 baths
$1,447–$1,595
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1509 New Garden Rd Apt 1h, Greensboro, NC 27410
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,065–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1521 Bridford Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$4,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1373 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,444
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 $1,375 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Greensboro?
Average rent prices in Greensboro have remained the same 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 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Greensboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Greensboro are Charles Aycock Summit Ave ($815/mo), Southmont ($995/mo), and Lindley Park ($1,097/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Greensboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Greensboro, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Greensboro?
One-bedroom apartments in Greensboro average around $990 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 36% of the market, giving renters plenty of options in this category.
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).