Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Hampstead, NC

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hampstead, NC is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,100

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hampstead, NC is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
78%
5%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

81%
19%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Hampstead, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hampstead, NC have decreased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Hampstead, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Hampstead, NC is $1,327. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hampstead, NC costs about $1,334 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Hampstead, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,197.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,334

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,625

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

8%

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,334

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

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.

Compare rent prices in Hampstead, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Hampstead, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayshore, NC.

Hampstead

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,889
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hampstead, NC is 11% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

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Ocean Highway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Ocean Highway Apartments

15841 Us Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

337 Gold Coast Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hampstead

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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Available Jan 21

39 Roberts Rd Apt 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hampstead

39 Roberts Rd Apt 2 #2, Hampstead, NC 28443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Condo for rent

135 S Belvedere Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hampstead

SINGLE_FAMILY - Hampstead, NC

135 S Belvedere Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent

20 Aspen Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hampstead

TOWNHOME - Hampstead, NC

20 Aspen Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

178 Twin Oaks Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hampstead

178 Twin Oaks Drive unit B

178 Twin Oaks Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Sep 1

28 Aspen Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hampstead

TOWNHOME - Hampstead, NC

28 Aspen Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

House for rent

521 Azalea Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hampstead

SINGLE_FAMILY - Hampstead, NC

521 Azalea Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

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