Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Average rent in
Salisbury, NC

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salisbury, NC is $1,495. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

54

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salisbury, NC is $1,495. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
53%
41%
5%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

51%
49%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Salisbury, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Salisbury, NC have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Salisbury, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Salisbury, NC is $1,152. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salisbury, NC costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,180. Houses for rent in Salisbury, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,025

5%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,550

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,250

2%

7%

Studio

$750

34%

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Salisbury, 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.

Compare rent prices in Salisbury, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Salisbury, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Albemarle, NC.

Salisbury

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salisbury, NC is 11% higher than the median rent in Albemarle, NC.

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Cost of living in
Salisbury, NC

The overall cost of living in Salisbury, NC is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% lower

Groceries

5% lower

Health

7% lower

Housing

22% lower

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

5% higher

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Discover rentals in Salisbury, NC

311 Barbour St #B - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Apartment for rent in Salisbury

311 Barbour St #B, Salisbury, NC 28144

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

641 Statesville Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Very good

641 Statesville Blvd

641 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,200

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1300 Old Concord Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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4d ago

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817 E Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

817 E Lafayette St

817 E Lafayette St, Salisbury, NC 28144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

230 S Link Ave #230 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salisbury

230 S. Link Ave.

230 S Link Ave #230, Salisbury, NC 28144

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,060

Apartment for rent

805 S Caldwell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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House for rent

311 N Long St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Salisbury apartment for rent in Salisbury

311 N Long St - 1

311 N Long St #1, Salisbury, NC 28144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 20