Last updated on July 3, 2026

Average rent in
High Point, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    High Point, NC rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,368/month. Renters are paying $58 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 2.2% adding to the cooling trend.

  • High Point sits 29.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 157 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In High Point, 1-bedroom units rent for $860/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,648/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,450/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Emerywood Forest rents fell 64.8% year over year to $1,125/month across 22 rentals, marking a large local decline compared to the citywide 2.0% drop. Quail Run Farms and Alderbrook also declined by 50.4% and 49.1%, respectively, indicating notable cooldowns in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in High Point

$1,367/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in High Point is $1,367 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $582 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in High Point

157

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% 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 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 $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in High Point run $883 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

1 bedroom

$860

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,050

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,647

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,450

2%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$860

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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$1,367
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in High Point, NC is 33% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

Discover rentals in High Point, NC

2710 Ingram Rd - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.4

Very good

2710 Ingram Rd

2710 Ingram Rd, High Point, NC 27263

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

208 Windley St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in High Point

Windley St. Apartments

208 Windley St #C, High Point, NC 27260

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Condo for rent

Available Jun 17

204 Druid Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

204 Druid Street

204 Druid St, High Point, NC 27265

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1916 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

1916

2920 2920 A & B ARCHDALE RD, High Point, NC 27263

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,367 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in High Point?

Average rent prices in High Point have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $582 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in High Point?

The most affordable neighborhoods in High Point are Downtown High Point ($925/mo), Barrington Estates ($1,140/mo), and Quail Run Farms ($1,237/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 $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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