Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Henderson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Henderson

$825/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Henderson is $825 per month as of June 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,125 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Henderson

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Henderson rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Henderson, NC

Average rent prices in Henderson have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 Henderson, NC

Rent prices in Henderson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Henderson is $837, whereas a house costs $825. 1-bedroom apartments in Henderson run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$900

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

68%

2 bedroom

$795

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$937

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$2,500

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

68%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Henderson and Buffalo Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.

Henderson

Median rent price$825
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Henderson, NC is 45% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Junction, VA.

Discover rentals in Henderson, NC

434 Owen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henderson

House for rent

912 Water St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henderson

3 beds

1 bath

$845

$795

Price drop

House for rent

1749 Old Norlina Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Henderson

House for rent

500 Julia St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henderson

500 Julia Street - 1

500 Julia St #1, Henderson, NC 27537

3 beds

2 baths

$900

House for rent

Available Feb 23

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Frequently asked questions for Henderson, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Henderson rental market.

How much is rent in Henderson?

The average rent in Henderson is $825 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Henderson?

Average rent prices in Henderson have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Henderson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Henderson is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,125 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Henderson?

To comfortably afford rent in Henderson, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Henderson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $810 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $870 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a 4.6% annual increase and two-bedrooms seeing a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.

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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