Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Henderson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Henderson

$950/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Henderson is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Henderson

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Henderson rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,060. 1-bedroom apartments in Henderson run $1,137 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,025

4%

55%

2 bedroom

$825

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

22%

4 bedroom

$2,390

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

55%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,390

Last year

13%

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$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Henderson, NC is 33% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Junction, VA.

Discover rentals in Henderson, NC

#450 - 807-809 Hughes St Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

#450 - 807-809 Hughes St Duplex

807 Hughes St, Henderson, NC 27536

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1592 E Coachway Dr #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henderson

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
825 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henderson

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Price dropped $70Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1212 Hight St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henderson

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Henderson?

Average rent prices in Henderson have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Henderson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Henderson is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

August offers the lowest rents in Henderson, running about 20% below April prices, which see the highest rents of the 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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