Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Holly Springs, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Holly Springs, NC rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,035/month. Renters today are paying $136 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.7% month-over-month decline in October.

  • Holly Springs rents run 7.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a small total rental inventory of 63 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $2,195/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,189/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,585/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,600/month in Holly Springs. The 4+ bedroom median of $2,600/month is the highest among bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Holly Springs

$2,035/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Holly Springs is $2,035 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $135 more per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Holly Springs

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 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 $1,621, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Holly Springs run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,576.

Listings

Studio

$2,195

47%

-

1 bedroom

$1,189

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,585

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,600

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,189

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$2,035
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,857
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Holly Springs, NC is 10% 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

505 Avent Ferry Road

505 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
116 Cliffdale Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

Residential Lease, Holly Springs, NC

116 Cliffdale Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
108 Holly Mountain Rd - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

House for rent in Holly Springs

3 beds

2 baths

$1,825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,035 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Holly Springs?

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

How does Holly Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Holly Springs is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 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 $81,000/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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