Last updated on October 2, 2026

Average rent in
High Point, NC

Median rent

Median rent in High Point

$1,262/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in High Point is $1,262 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $637 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in High Point

152

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of High Point rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in High Point, NC

Average rent prices in High Point have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $999, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in High Point run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $994.

Listings

Studio

$975

17%

-

1 bedroom

$847

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,050

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,638

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,302

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$847

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,638

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,302

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,262
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,035
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in High Point, NC is 22% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

Discover rentals in High Point, NC

Baker Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Baker Rd

Baker Rd, High Point, NC 27263

2 beds

1 bath

$675

341 Ennis St Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in High Point

341 Ennis Street Unit B

341 Ennis St Apt B #Apt B, High Point, NC 27260

2 beds

1 bath

$725

401 Chestnut Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in High Point

401 Chestnut Dr #A

401 Chestnut Dr, High Point, NC 27262

2 beds

1 bath

$775

1730 Brooks Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in High Point

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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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 $1,262 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in High Point?

Average rent prices in High Point have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does High Point rent compare to the national average?

Rent in High Point is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $637 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in High Point?

The most affordable neighborhoods in High Point are Downtown High Point ($960/mo), Emerywood Forest ($1,190/mo), and Broadstone Village ($1,200/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 $51,000/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).

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