Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Holly Springs, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Holly Springs, NC rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,985/month. Renters are paying $105 less per month on average than last year.

  • Holly Springs runs 1.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it close to the national average with a small premium for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Holly Springs, 1-bedroom units rent for $904/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,599/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,425/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Holly Springs

$1,985/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Holly Springs is $1,985 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $35 more per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Holly Springs

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Holly Springs rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Holly Springs, NC

Average rent prices in Holly Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Holly Springs, NC

Rent prices in Holly Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Holly Springs is $1,503, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Holly Springs run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,549.

Listings

1 bedroom

$904

4%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,599

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,425

3%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$904

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Holly Springs, 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 Holly Springs, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Holly Springs and Angier by all bedroom counts and property types.

Holly Springs

Median rent price$1,985
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Holly Springs, NC is 7% higher than the median rent in Angier, NC.

Discover rentals in Holly Springs, NC

100 Holly Mountain Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

SINGLE_FAMILY - Holly Springs, NC

100 Holly Mountain Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

139 Cobalt Creek Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Holly Springs

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,775

House for rent

Available Apr 23

2032 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

2032 Piney Grove-Wilbon Road - 1

2032 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd #1, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

Available Jul 10

144 Summit Oaks Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Holly Springs

144 Summit Oaks Ln, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Holly Springs, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Holly Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Holly Springs?

The average rent in Holly Springs is $1,985 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Holly Springs?

Average rent prices in Holly Springs have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Holly Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Holly Springs is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Holly Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Holly Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Holly Springs?

Holly Springs, NC rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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