Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Huntersville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Huntersville rent stands today

    Huntersville, NC rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters today are paying $52 more per month on average than last year, and the current median is within 3% of the peak reached in September 2025.

  • Huntersville rent runs 13.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 97 total rentals available, mostly houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Huntersville rent for about $1,466/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,544/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,743/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,153/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,699/month. The market is dominated by larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up over 77% of inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Huntersville

$2,150/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Huntersville is $2,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Huntersville

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Huntersville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Huntersville, NC

Average rent prices in Huntersville have increased by 3% 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 Huntersville, NC

Rent prices in Huntersville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Huntersville is $1,720, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Huntersville run $1,547 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,761.

Listings

Studio

$1,466

59%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,543

21%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,743

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,153

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,699

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,466

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,543

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,743

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,153

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Huntersville and Charlotte by all bedroom counts and property types.

Huntersville

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,848
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Huntersville, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.

Discover rentals in Huntersville, NC

The Landings at Northcross - Photo 1 of 1

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The Landings at Northcross

16938 Landings Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$957–$1,540

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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13821 Holbrooks Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Huntersville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
140 Watkins St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Huntersville

Residential Lease, Huntersville, NC

140 Watkins St, Huntersville, NC 28078

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

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.
13139 Windy Lea Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Huntersville

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,765

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Huntersville, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Huntersville rental market.

How much is rent in Huntersville?

The average rent in Huntersville is $2,150 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Huntersville?

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

How does Huntersville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Huntersville is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Huntersville?

To comfortably afford rent in Huntersville, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Huntersville?

February offers the lowest rents in Huntersville, with prices running about 6.6% lower than December's peak rates. June and November are the least competitive months with lower demand relative to supply.

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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