Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Holly, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Holly

$1,895/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Holly is $1,895 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Holly

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Holly rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mount Holly, NC

Average rent prices in Mount Holly have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Mount Holly, NC

Rent prices in Mount Holly vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Holly is $1,487, whereas a house costs $2,065. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Holly run $1,216 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,200

17%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,595

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,925

8%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,480

2%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,480

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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

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

Mount Holly

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Holly, NC is 2% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.

Discover rentals in Mount Holly, NC

206 E Glendale Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mount Holly

206 E Glendale Ave #3, Mount Holly, NC 28120

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,225

318 Highland St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

318 Highland St

318 Highland St, Mount Holly, NC 28120

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

957 Old Nchwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Holly

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.
109 Holly Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Holly

Residential Lease, Mount Holly, NC

109 Holly Dr, Mount Holly, NC 28120

3 beds

1 bath

$1,525

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Frequently asked questions for Mount Holly, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Holly rental market.

How much is rent in Mount Holly?

The average rent in Mount Holly is $1,895 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Holly?

Average rent prices in Mount Holly have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Mount Holly rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Holly is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Holly?

To comfortably afford rent in Mount Holly, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mount Holly?

September typically offers the lowest rents in Mount Holly, running about 17% lower than March prices based on historical patterns. However, monitoring for new listings as inventory returns to the market may provide the best opportunities given current availability challenges.

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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