Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Mooresville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Mooresville, NC rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,756/month. Renters today are paying $19 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.

  • Mooresville sits 9.7% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 153 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with moderate pricing.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Mooresville rent for about $1,101/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,325/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,450/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,910 and $2,529/month respectively. The 3-bedroom median of $1,910/month reflects the largest bedroom segment.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cherry Grove rents fell 54.4% year over year to $1,439/month across 14 rentals, a drop compared to the citywide 6.3% decline. This local cooldown contrasts with smaller declines in other neighborhoods like Morrison Cove and White Oaks.

Median rent

Median rent in Mooresville

$1,756/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mooresville is $1,756 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $189 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mooresville

153

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mooresville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mooresville, NC

Average rent prices in Mooresville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Mooresville, NC

Rent prices in Mooresville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mooresville is $1,447, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Mooresville run $1,326 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,469.

Listings

Studio

$1,101

1%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,450

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,910

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,529

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,101

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,529

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Mooresville and Concord by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mooresville

Median rent price$1,756
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mooresville, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Concord, NC.

Discover rentals in Mooresville, NC

535 Shearers Rd #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mooresville

535 Shearers Rd. Unit #110

535 Shearers Rd #110, Mooresville, NC 28115

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,085

House for rent

Stonecreek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Stonecreek Apartments

130 J C Cir, Mooresville, NC 28115

2–4 beds

2 baths

$1,195–$1,295

Apartment for rent

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128 Ashcraft Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mooresville

128 Ashcraft Dr

128 Ashcraft Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

House for rent

MUST SEE! 604 E Iredell Ave Mooresville, NC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

MUST SEE! 604 E Iredell Ave Mooresville, NC

604 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115

3 beds

2 baths

$1,395

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mooresville, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Mooresville rental market.

How much is rent in Mooresville?

The average rent in Mooresville is $1,756 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mooresville?

Average rent prices in Mooresville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Mooresville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mooresville is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $189 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mooresville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mooresville are White Oaks ($1,449/mo), Waterlynn ($1,570/mo), and Downtown Mooresville ($1,571/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mooresville?

To comfortably afford rent in Mooresville, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mooresville average around $1,340/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,570/month. Two-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year while one-bedrooms dropped 1.4%.

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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