Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Mooresville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Mooresville, NC rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $30 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,985/month in September 2024.

  • Mooresville sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 156 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Mooresville run around $1,101/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,310/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,579/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,929/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,542/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,120/month while apartments sit at $1,534/month, reflecting the inventory mix dominated by houses.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Diamondhead rents fell 42.0% year over year to $1,626/month across 13 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 2.7% drop. White Oaks also cooled with a 20.1% decline, showing localized softness amid a broader market cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Mooresville

$1,800/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mooresville is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mooresville

156

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,534, whereas a house costs $2,120. 1-bedroom apartments in Mooresville run $1,328 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,609.

Listings

Studio

$1,101

47%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,310

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,579

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,929

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,542

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,101

Last 30 days

47%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,579

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,929

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,542

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by4%

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.

Discover rentals in Mooresville, NC

Piedmont Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Piedmont Pointe

195 Piedmont Pointe Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115

2–4 beds

2 baths

$1,169–$1,743

Apartment for rent

518 W Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Townhouse for rent in Mooresville

TOWNHOME - Mooresville, NC

518 W Park Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

216 W Statesville Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mooresville

SINGLE_FAMILY - Mooresville, NC

216 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115

2 beds

2 baths

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Water 374 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Water 374

374 Water St, Mooresville, NC 28115

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment 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 $1,800 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mooresville?

Average rent prices in Mooresville have decreased by 1% 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 $150 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mooresville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mooresville are Abberly Green ($1,595/mo), Diamondhead ($1,625/mo), and Downtown Mooresville ($1,645/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mooresville?

To comfortably afford rent in Mooresville, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Mooresville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

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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