Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Holly Springs, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Holly Springs rent stands today

    Holly Springs, NC rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,050/month. Renters today are paying $54 more per month on average than last year, extending the market's steady climb since the trough in late 2024.

  • Holly Springs runs 5.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 71 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Holly Springs, 1-bedroom units rent for $895/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,636/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,045/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,645/month. This bedroom-tier range reflects the diversity of rental options available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Holly Springs saw rents decline by 31.1% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide increase. This indicates a distinct market dynamic for smaller units compared to the broader rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Holly Springs

$2,050/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Holly Springs is $2,050 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Holly Springs

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,586, whereas a house costs $2,102. 1-bedroom apartments in Holly Springs run $1,336 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,519.

Listings

1 bedroom

$895

3%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,636

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,045

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,645

1%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,636

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

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$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,822
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Holly Springs, NC is 12% higher than the median rent in Angier, NC.

Discover rentals in Holly Springs, NC

405 Avent Cir - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

116 Cliffdale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

SINGLE_FAMILY - Holly Springs, NC

116 Cliffdale Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

320 Earp St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

SINGLE_FAMILY - Holly Springs, NC

320 Earp St, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

404 Commons Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

SINGLE_FAMILY - Holly Springs, NC

404 Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,895

House for rent

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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 $2,050 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Holly Springs?

Average rent prices in Holly Springs have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Holly Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Holly Springs is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $82,000/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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