Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Greensboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Greensboro, NC rent rose 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters today are paying $31 more per month on average than last year despite a modest month-over-month decline of 0.7%.
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 560 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Greensboro run around $960/month, 1-bedrooms around $975/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,172/month, with houses at a median of $1,730/month and apartments at $1,120/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Hamilton Forest rents fell 68.0% year over year to $1,360/month, Hamilton Lakes dropped 54.5% to $1,298/month, and Franklin Blvd Shirley Lane declined 53.3% to $1,098/month. These steep local declines contrast with the modest 1.9% citywide rent increase.
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 June 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
560
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% 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 $1,119, whereas a house costs $1,730. 1-bedroom apartments in Greensboro run $977 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $959 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,727 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,172 | 3% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Farm | $1,495 | |
Brice Street Area | $1,399 | |
College Hill | $1,100 | |
Downtown Greensboro | $1,250 | |
Fairview Homes | $1,010 | |
Glendale Hills | $1,050 | |
Glenwood | $1,250 | |
Hewitt Area | $1,145 | |
Lindley Park | $1,124 | |
Southmont | $1,172 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,119 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,730 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $780 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$959
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,727
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,172
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Hewitt Area
Average rent
$1,145
Lindley Park
Average rent
$1,124
College Hill
Average rent
$1,100
Southmont
Average rent
$1,172
Adams Farm
Average rent
$1,495
Brice Street Area
Average rent
$1,399
Fairview Homes
Average rent
$1,010
Glenwood
Average rent
$1,250
Glendale Hills
Average rent
$1,050
Downtown Greensboro
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,119
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$780
Last 30 days
1%
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
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Greensboro, NC is 34% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,025
21%$1,332
10%$1,740
18%$1,367
4%$1,630
5%$1,500
2%$995
42%$1,784
24%$895
6%$1,100
8%$1,200
3%$1,195
19%Cost of living in Greensboro, NC
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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
1d ago
2201 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403
2–4 beds
2 baths
$399–$695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1622 Mcpherson St, Greensboro, NC 27405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
915 Englewood St, Greensboro, NC 27403
4 beds
4 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
838 Broad Ave, Greensboro, NC 27406
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
709 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Studio
-1–3 baths
$2,850–$8,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northern Shores house for rent in Greensboro
12 Captains Pt, Greensboro, NC 27455
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
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
2d ago
4126 Macbeth St, Greensboro, NC 27410
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,644–$3,912
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3047 Pisgah Pl, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$1,796
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3201 Allerton Cir, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$1,698
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
21h ago
Verified
4215 Bernau Ave, Greensboro, NC 27407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$930–$2,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1220 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$1,825
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
1d ago
Verified
3047 Pisgah Pl, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$1,796
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3201 Allerton Cir, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$1,698
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
1d ago
Verified
1 River Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,844
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1373 Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,444
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3201 Allerton Cir, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$1,698
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
21h ago
Verified
4215 Bernau Ave, Greensboro, NC 27407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$930–$2,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1521 Bridford Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,282–$2,414
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 River Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,844
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 June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Greensboro?
Average rent prices in Greensboro have decreased by 1% 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 Fairview Homes ($1,010/mo), Glendale Hills ($1,050/mo), and College Hill ($1,100/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).