Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Average rent in
High Point, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
High Point, NC rent slipped 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $69 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
High Point sits 29.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 164 total rentals offering a modestly priced market for renters.
Price ranges
In High Point, 1-bedrooms rent for $835/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,040/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,645/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,350/month. Houses, which make up 73.5% of rentals, run a median of $1,600/month compared to $1,025/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Emerywood Forest rents fell 60.7% year over year to $1,050/month across 20 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide drop of 6.9%, marking a significant local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in High Point
$1,350/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in High Point is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in High Point
164
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of High Point rentals at each price point
Rent trends in High Point, NC
Average rent prices in High Point have remained the same 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
High Point, NC
Rent prices in High Point vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in High Point is $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,599. 1-bedroom apartments in High Point run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $835 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,039 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,645 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alderbrook | $1,800 | |
Bent Tree | $1,820 | |
Colony Park | $1,625 | |
Downtown High Point | $937 | |
Hickswood Forest | $1,950 | |
Laurel Oak Ranch | $1,295 | |
Meadow Creek | $1,518 | |
Nottingham | $1,820 | |
Oak Hollow Estates | $1,820 | |
Oakview Estates | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,025 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,237 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,599 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | 3% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,039
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Downtown High Point
Average rent
$937
Laurel Oak Ranch
Average rent
$1,295
Nottingham
Average rent
$1,820
Oakview Estates
Average rent
$1,500
Hickswood Forest
Average rent
$1,950
Bent Tree
Average rent
$1,820
Meadow Creek
Average rent
$1,518
Colony Park
Average rent
$1,625
Alderbrook
Average rent
$1,800
Oak Hollow Estates
Average rent
$1,820
Apartments
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in High Point, 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 High Point, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in High Point and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
High Point
30%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in High Point, NC is 13% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
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2%Discover rentals in High Point, NC
2d ago
House for rent in High Point
341 Ennis St Apt B #Apt B, High Point, NC 27260
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
140 Kenilworth Dr, High Point, NC 27260
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in High Point
401 Chestnut Dr, High Point, NC 27262
2 beds
1 bath
$875
$800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in High Point
1108 Grace St #1, High Point, NC 27260
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Jul 7
8h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,918
$5,697
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,445
House for rent
Available Sep 14
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in High Point
3963 Cobblestone Bend Dr, High Point, NC 27265
2 beds
2 baths
$2,325
House for rent
Available Apr 13
2d ago
Verified
177 Hartley Dr, High Point, NC 27262
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,081–$1,941
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2120 Chester Ridge Dr, High Point, NC 27262
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$840–$2,006
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3605 Walden Ln, High Point, NC 27265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
201 Dorothy St, High Point, NC 27262
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,925
$1,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 28
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
$2,095
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 20
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
$2,170
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,840
$1,645
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
3d ago
Verified
2120 Chester Ridge Dr, High Point, NC 27262
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$840–$2,006
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,925
$1,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 28
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
$2,095
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 20
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,305
$2,170
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
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Frequently asked questions for High Point, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the High Point rental market.
How much is rent in High Point?
The average rent in High Point is $1,350 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in High Point?
Average rent prices in High Point have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does High Point rent compare to the national average?
Rent in High Point is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in High Point?
The most affordable neighborhoods in High Point are Downtown High Point ($937/mo), Laurel Oak Ranch ($1,295/mo), and Oakview Estates ($1,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in High Point?
To comfortably afford rent in High Point, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in High Point?
March offers the best rental prices in High Point, with rents running about 14% lower than June's peak pricing. March does bring higher competition for available units, but the savings can be worth the extra effort.
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).