Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Hampstead, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Hampstead

$2,275/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hampstead is $2,275 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hampstead

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hampstead rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,668, whereas a house costs $2,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampstead run $1,493 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,406

3%

27%

2 bedroom

$1,815

1%

27%

3 bedroom

$2,230

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,406

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,230

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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$2,275
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hampstead, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

Discover rentals in Hampstead, NC

Ocean Highway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Ocean Highway Apartments

15841 Us Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

300 Williams Store Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hampstead

Residential Lease, Hampstead, NC

300 Williams Store Rd #B, Hampstead, NC 28443

2 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Apartment for rent

724 Azalea Dr #447 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hampstead

Residential Lease, Hampstead, NC

724 Azalea Dr #447, Hampstead, NC 28443

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

$1,550

Price drop

Condo for rent

646 Mill Creek Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Hampstead

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

House 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 $2,275 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hampstead?

Average rent prices in Hampstead have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Hampstead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hampstead is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Hampstead, with rents running about 14% lower than the peak season in May.

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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