Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Henderson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Henderson

$950/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Henderson is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Henderson

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Henderson rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $862, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Henderson run $745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

76%

2 bedroom

$825

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,095

6%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,615

9%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

76%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,615

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

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 by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Henderson, NC is 47% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Junction, VA.

Discover rentals in Henderson, NC

527 Water St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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House for rent in Henderson

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#450 - 923-925 Arch St Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

#450 - 923-925 Arch St Duplex

923 Arch St, Henderson, NC 27536

2 beds

1 bath

$655

Apartment for rent

912 Water St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Henderson

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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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Henderson?

Average rent prices in Henderson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Henderson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Henderson is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Henderson average around $760/month and two-bedrooms approximately $850/month.

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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