Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Hampstead, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Hampstead

$2,450/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hampstead is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hampstead

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hampstead rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hampstead, NC

Average rent prices in Hampstead have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Hampstead, NC

Rent prices in Hampstead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hampstead is $1,499, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampstead run $1,468 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,403

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,895

4%

41%

3 bedroom

$2,200

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,000

2%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,403

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hampstead and Bayshore by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hampstead

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,807
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Hampstead, NC

Ocean Highway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.9

Good

Ocean Highway Apartments

15841 Us Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hampstead

15650 Us Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443

3 beds

2 baths

$1,675

House for rent

15610 Us Highway 17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hampstead

House for rent

200 Susans Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hampstead

MANUFACTURED - Hampstead, NC

200 Susans Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hampstead, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Hampstead rental market.

How much is rent in Hampstead?

The average rent in Hampstead is $2,450 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hampstead?

Average rent prices in Hampstead have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Hampstead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hampstead is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hampstead?

To comfortably afford rent in Hampstead, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Hampstead's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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