Last updated on August 27, 2026

Average rent in
Holly Springs, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Holly Springs rent stands today

    Holly Springs, NC rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $106 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from late 2024.

  • Holly Springs runs 9.1% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with limited total rentals at 68 across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Most rentals in Holly Springs are houses at $2,148/month, while apartments sit at $1,595/month. Houses make up 88.9% of total rentals, the largest share of any property type.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1 Bed segment in Holly Springs saw rents fall 11.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 5.3%. This decline contrasts with the overall upward trend in the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Holly Springs

$2,100/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Holly Springs is $2,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $175 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Holly Springs

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Holly Springs run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,539.

Listings

Studio

$1,770

91%

-

1 bedroom

$1,197

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,595

3%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,072

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,485

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,770

Last 30 days

91%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,072

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,485

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Holly Springs, NC is 17% higher than the median rent in Angier, NC.

Discover rentals in Holly Springs, NC

224 Bass Lake Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Holly Springs

224 Bass Lake Road

224 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,200

House for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

505 Avent Ferry Road

505 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Apartment for rent

317 Cross Hill Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Jun 30

116 Holly Mountain Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,880

$1,785

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 24

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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 $2,100 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Holly Springs?

Average rent prices in Holly Springs have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Holly Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Holly Springs is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 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 $84,000/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?

March offers the lowest rents in Holly Springs with approximately 8% savings compared to July's peak prices. December also provides less competitive conditions with lower overall demand than the busy May and June months.

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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