Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Salisbury, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Salisbury, NC rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $19 less per month on average than last year, and the market has cooled 6.4% month over month.
Compared to national trends
Salisbury sits 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 60 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Salisbury rent for $1,795/month, 1-bedrooms for $860/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. These figures reflect the range renters encounter across bedroom sizes.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $1,595/month while apartments run $1,250/month. Houses make up 65.9% of total rentals, with apartments at 28.9%.
Median rent
Median rent in Salisbury
$1,449/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Salisbury is $1,449 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salisbury
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 6% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Salisbury run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 |  34% | - | |
1 bedroom | $860 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Corbin Hills | $1,750 | |
Downtown Salisbury | $1,395 | |
Dutch Farm | $1,400 | |
Forest Glen | $1,450 | |
Kannapolis Farms | $2,350 | |
Lake High Rock | $1,350 | |
Lakeside Farms | $1,400 | |
Oakland | $1,374 | |
Summerfield | $1,449 | |
Whitney Industrial Park | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,425 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,595 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $600 | 5% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Downtown Salisbury
Average rent
$1,395
Corbin Hills
Average rent
$1,750
Kannapolis Farms
Average rent
$2,350
Whitney Industrial Park
Average rent
$1,400
Lake High Rock
Average rent
$1,350
Oakland
Average rent
$1,374
Dutch Farm
Average rent
$1,400
Lakeside Farms
Average rent
$1,400
Forest Glen
Average rent
$1,450
Summerfield
Average rent
$1,449
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
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
24%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salisbury, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Albemarle, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
10%$1,680
12%$1,815
4%$1,930
3%$2,795
11%$2,112
3%$1,595
1%$1,679
24%$1,349
6%$1,600
9%$1,750
6%$1,850
40%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 | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 10% lower |
| Housing | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Salisbury, NC
4h ago
House for rent in Salisbury
1119 Grady St #1, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Oct 17
8h ago
House for rent in Salisbury
1119 Grady St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
823 E Lafayette St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1205 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salisbury
547 Willamette Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,375
House for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Salisbury
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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.Condo for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
220 Fairson Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
201 E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$2,350
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
210 Sunset Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,274–$1,549
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salisbury
3 beds
1 bath
$1,280
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salisbury
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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.House for rent
Available Aug 16
4h ago
House for rent in Salisbury
1119 Grady St #1, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Oct 17
3d ago
Verified
210 Sunset Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,274–$1,549
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Salisbury
3 beds
3 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salisbury
117 Cedar Dr #C, Salisbury, NC 28147
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salisbury
1185 Ellerwood Dr #1, Salisbury, NC 28146
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,499
House for rent
Available Jun 9
3d ago
Verified
210 Sunset Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,274–$1,549
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salisbury
3 beds
1 bath
$1,280
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salisbury
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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.House for rent
Available Aug 16
4h ago
House for rent in Salisbury
1119 Grady St #1, Salisbury, NC 28144
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Oct 17
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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 $1,449 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salisbury?
Average rent prices in Salisbury have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Salisbury rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salisbury is 24% 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 Lake High Rock ($1,350/mo), Oakland ($1,374/mo), and Downtown Salisbury ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Salisbury?
To comfortably afford rent in Salisbury, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salisbury?
May offers the lowest rents in Salisbury, running about 10% below August peak prices, while winter months like October and December see less competitive conditions with reduced demand.
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).