Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 6, 2026

Average rent in
Salisbury, NC

Last updated on March 6, 2026

Last updated on March 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salisbury, NC is $1,495. This is -21%, or $405, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

86

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Salisbury, NC is $1,495. This is -21%, or $405, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
50%
40%
4%
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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,290. A 1-bedroom apartment in Salisbury, NC costs about $950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,295. Houses for rent in Salisbury, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$867

8%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,450

4%

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$867

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

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 by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salisbury, NC is equal to the median rent in Albemarle, NC.

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Albemarle

$1,495

decreased by8%

Last year

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$1,625

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$1,768

decreased by66%

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$1,732

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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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1345 Standish St Apt B #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salisbury

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1345 Standish St Apt B #B, Salisbury, NC 28144

2 beds

1 bath

$999

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817 E Lafayette St

817 E Lafayette St, Salisbury, NC 28144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,175

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311 N Long St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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

215 Clark Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Salisbury

215 Clark Rd.

215 Clark Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146

3 beds

2 baths

$1,325

$1,195

Price drop

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1d ago

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919 N Church St - Photo 1 of 1

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