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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Salisbury, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Salisbury rent stands today
Salisbury, NC rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters are paying $90 more per month than last year, though rent softened 1.3% month over month in the latest data.
Compared to national trends
Salisbury is 23.1% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median. With 83 total rentals, it offers a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $695/month, 1-bedrooms for $865/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,238/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,625/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,095/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size in Salisbury.
What you'll pay
Houses have a median rent of $1,602/month, while apartments are lower at $1,090/month. Houses make up nearly 70% of total rentals, shaping the market's rental options.
Median rent
Median rent in Salisbury
$1,495/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Salisbury is $1,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salisbury
83
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salisbury rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salisbury, NC
Average rent prices in Salisbury have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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
Salisbury, NC
Rent prices in Salisbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salisbury is $1,090, whereas a house costs $1,602. 1-bedroom apartments in Salisbury run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,180.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $695 | 34% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $865 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,237 |  3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,625 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berkshire | $1,599 | |
Bridal Path Farm | $1,475 | |
Davis Farm | $1,720 | |
Downtown Salisbury | $1,650 | |
Dutch Farm | $1,650 | |
Forest Glen | $1,500 | |
High Rock Estates | $1,300 | |
Kannapolis Farms | $1,920 | |
Summerfield | $1,095 | |
Sunset Pointe At High Rock Lake | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,090 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,245 | 7% | 9% | |
Houses | $1,602 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $820 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Downtown Salisbury
Average rent
$1,650
High Rock Estates
Average rent
$1,300
Bridal Path Farm
Average rent
$1,475
Summerfield
Average rent
$1,095
Kannapolis Farms
Average rent
$1,920
Berkshire
Average rent
$1,599
Sunset Pointe At High Rock Lake
Average rent
$1,350
Dutch Farm
Average rent
$1,650
Forest Glen
Average rent
$1,500
Davis Farm
Average rent
$1,720
Apartments
Average rent
$1,090
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,602
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$820
Last 30 days
8%
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.
How does rent in Salisbury, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salisbury and Albemarle by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salisbury
23%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salisbury, NC is 7% higher than the median rent in Albemarle, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
9%$1,647
1%$1,925
7%$1,850
6%$2,675
12%$2,195
1%$1,600
1%$1,550
1%$1,197
6%$1,299
2%$1,756
1%$2,100
20%Cost of living in Salisbury, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 10% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Salisbury, NC
3d ago
734 Ryan St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
823 E Lafayette St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
839 E Lafayette St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salisbury
907 S Jackson St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salisbury
816 Crown Point Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Feb 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salisbury
329 Malcolm Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salisbury
345 Lake Farm Dr #1, Salisbury, NC 28146
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jun 11
9h ago
Downtown Salisbury apartment for rent in Salisbury
113 N Main St #F, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
210 Sunset Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,610
House for rent
Available Sep 18
18h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,915
House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Verified
1357 Steven Dr, Salisbury, NC 28147
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 25
4d ago
Verified
210 Sunset Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
18h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,915
House for rent
Available Aug 20
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,610
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1357 Steven Dr, Salisbury, NC 28147
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 25
4d ago
Verified
210 Sunset Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
306 N Jackson St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,180–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salisbury
3 beds
2 baths
$1,275
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salisbury
907 S Jackson St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$995
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Salisbury, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Salisbury rental market.
How much is rent in Salisbury?
The average rent in Salisbury is $1,495 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salisbury?
Average rent prices in Salisbury have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Salisbury rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salisbury is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Salisbury?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Salisbury are Summerfield ($1,095/mo), High Rock Estates ($1,300/mo), and Sunset Pointe At High Rock Lake ($1,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Salisbury?
To comfortably afford rent in Salisbury, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salisbury?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Salisbury average around $740/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.
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).