Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Elon University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Whitsett

$1,250/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whitsett is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whitsett

167

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whitsett rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elon University, NC

Average rent prices in Whitsett have decreased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Elon University, NC

Rent prices in Whitsett vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whitsett is $1,149, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Whitsett run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,174.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

-

-

1 bedroom

$979

-

12%

2 bedroom

$1,195

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,549

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,505

-

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$979

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,549

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,505

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elon University, 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.

Discover rentals in Elon University, NC

102 Campus Walk Trl #201 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elon

4 beds

3 baths

$595

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.
725 E Haggard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elon

725 E Haggard Ave, Elon, NC 27244

3 beds

2 baths

$675

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.
1000 E Haggard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elon

3 beds

3 baths

$710

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.
221A Neal St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Elon

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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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Frequently asked questions for Elon University, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Whitsett rental market.

How much is rent in Whitsett?

The average rent in Whitsett is $1,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whitsett?

Average rent prices in Whitsett have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Whitsett rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whitsett is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Whitsett?

To comfortably afford rent in Whitsett, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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