Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Hampstead, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hampstead
$2,240/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Hampstead is $2,240 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $340 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hampstead
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hampstead rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hampstead, NC
Average rent prices in Hampstead have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,709, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampstead run $1,529 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,792.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,500 |  2% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,888 | 5% | 37% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,775 | No Change | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hampstead, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,709 | 9% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,700 | 5% | 26% | |
Houses | $2,450 | No Change | 2% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,888
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
37%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hampstead, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,709
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
26%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
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
18%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hampstead, NC is 12% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.
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33%$1,731
4%$3,650
10%Discover rentals in Hampstead, NC
4d ago
15841 Us Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2036 Sloop Point Loop Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hampstead
720 Bay Harbor Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hampstead
19 Aspen Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Hampstead
716 Bay Harbor Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hampstead
665 Hughes Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hampstead
23 Stonegate Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
Available Oct 1
19h ago
49 Lania Shore Way, Hampstead, NC 28443
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,529–$2,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
49 Lania Shore Way, Hampstead, NC 28443
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,529–$2,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Hampstead
11 S Wandering Ln #NA, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
4d ago
House for rent in Hampstead
54 Castle Bay Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
4d ago
15841 Us Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hampstead
371 Thrush Trl, Hampstead, NC 28443
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
House for rent in Hampstead
54 Castle Bay Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hampstead
210 S Umbrella Palm Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hampstead
11 Violetear Rdg, Hampstead, NC 28443
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Hampstead
716 Bay Harbor Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Hampstead
109 Penquin Pl, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
Price dropped $100House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Hampstead
54 Castle Bay Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
49 Lania Shore Way, Hampstead, NC 28443
2 beds
2 baths
$1,692–$1,707
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,240 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hampstead?
Average rent prices in Hampstead have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Hampstead rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hampstead is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 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 $90,000/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).