Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Mooresville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mooresville, NC rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $260 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Mooresville sits 8.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 143 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this North Carolina city.
Price ranges
Studios in Mooresville run around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,310/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,477/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,935/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,515/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Waterlynn rents fell 33.0% year over year to $1,706/month across 16 rentals, a larger decline than the citywide 2.8% drop. White Oaks also cooled with a 26.0% drop to $1,550/month, showing localized softness in Mooresville's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Mooresville
$1,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Mooresville is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $160 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mooresville
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mooresville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mooresville, NC
Average rent prices in Mooresville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Mooresville, NC
Rent prices in Mooresville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mooresville is $1,459, whereas a house costs $2,085. 1-bedroom apartments in Mooresville run $1,319 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,523.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,310 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,477 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,935 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,515 | No Change | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cherry Grove | $1,900 | |
Curtis Pond | $1,788 | |
Diamondhead | $1,633 | |
Downtown Mooresville | $1,691 | |
Millswood | $1,573 | |
Morrison Cove | $1,725 | |
Morrison Plantation | $1,897 | |
Oak Tree | $1,773 | |
Reed Creek | $1,726 | |
Waterlynn | $1,706 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,459 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,547 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,085 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,310
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,477
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,935
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,515
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
Morrison Plantation
Average rent
$1,897
Downtown Mooresville
Average rent
$1,691
Oak Tree
Average rent
$1,773
Curtis Pond
Average rent
$1,788
Reed Creek
Average rent
$1,726
Waterlynn
Average rent
$1,706
Diamondhead
Average rent
$1,633
Morrison Cove
Average rent
$1,725
Millswood
Average rent
$1,573
Cherry Grove
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,459
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,085
Last 30 days
3%
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
8%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mooresville, NC is 4% lower than the median rent in Concord, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,850
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9%$2,750
14%$2,172
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6%$2,115
2%$1,695
1%$1,810
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6%$1,500
1%$1,395
Discover rentals in Mooresville, NC
1d ago
Verified
130 J C Cir, Mooresville, NC 28115
2–4 beds
2 baths
$972–$1,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mooresville
535 Shearers Rd #107, Mooresville, NC 28115
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,085
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Mooresville
1373 Mount Ulla Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
House for rent
2d ago
Downtown Mooresville apartment for rent in Mooresville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mooresville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mooresville
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mooresville
108 Surfside Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mooresville
4 beds
3 baths
$4,150
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
118 Plantation Creek Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,256–$2,164
Apartment for rent
3d ago
604 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mooresville
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
130 J C Cir, Mooresville, NC 28115
2–4 beds
2 baths
$972–$1,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
118 Plantation Creek Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,256–$2,164
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
130 J C Cir, Mooresville, NC 28115
2–4 beds
2 baths
$972–$1,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
151 Capital Ave, Mooresville, NC 28117
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,180–$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 2
10h ago
Verified
118 Plantation Creek Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,256–$2,164
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
130 J C Cir, Mooresville, NC 28115
2 beds
2 baths
$972
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,340
$2,465
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 2
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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 $1,750 per month as of August 29, 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 3% since last year.
How does Mooresville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mooresville is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $160 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mooresville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mooresville are Millswood ($1,573/mo), Diamondhead ($1,633/mo), and Downtown Mooresville ($1,691/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?
August offers the best rental deals in Mooresville, with prices running about 6% lower than April, which sees the highest rents. December is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while March brings the most competition.
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).