Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 18, 2026
Average rent in
Sanford, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 18, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Sanford rent stands today
Sanford, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent.
Compared to national trends
Sanford rent sits at the national median of $1,950/month, making it a market that aligns closely with the broader national rental landscape. The total rentals available number 65, indicating a small inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Sanford are an outlier at $8,800/month, while 1-bedroom units go for $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,545/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,300/month. This range shows the variation renters face by unit size.
Median rent
Median rent in Sanford
$1,950/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Sanford is $1,950 per month as of July 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sanford
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sanford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sanford, NC
Average rent prices in Sanford have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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
Sanford, NC
Rent prices in Sanford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sanford is $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Sanford run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $8,800 |  21% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  9% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,545 | 9% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sanford, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,975 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $880 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$8,800
Last 30 days
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sanford, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$880
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sanford, 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 Sanford, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sanford and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sanford
Equal to the the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sanford, NC is 11% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,198
$1,850
50%$2,100
4%$2,225
7%$2,050
3%$2,200
6%$2,187
5%$1,200
15%$2,035
6%$1,650
1%$1,987
5%$2,625
Discover rentals in Sanford, NC
2d ago
97 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 8
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,149
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
4 beds
4 baths
$7,000
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Sanford
407 W Mooring, Sanford, NC 27332
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
1811 Columbine Rd, Sanford, NC 27330
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
3120 Sandwedge, Sanford, NC 27332
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Sanford
330 Wheel Hollow Trl, Sanford, NC 27330
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Sanford
3 beds
2 baths
$1,499
House for rent
Available Jun 22
1d ago
House for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 8
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
3d ago
House for rent in Sanford
510 Ashley Run, Sanford, NC 27330
5 beds
3 baths
$2,275
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
258 Bay Laurel Dr, Sanford, NC 27332
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sanford
180 Starlight St, Sanford, NC 27330
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
136 Pisgah St, Sanford, NC 27330
5 beds
3 baths
$2,400
House for rent
10h ago
House for rent in Sanford
109 Canyon Ct, Sanford, NC 27332
4 beds
3 baths
$2,400
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Sanford
3 beds
2 baths
$1,499
House for rent
Available Jun 22
1d ago
House for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 8
1d ago
Condo for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
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Frequently asked questions for Sanford, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Sanford rental market.
How much is rent in Sanford?
The average rent in Sanford is $1,950 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sanford?
Average rent prices in Sanford have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Sanford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sanford is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sanford?
To comfortably afford rent in Sanford, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sanford?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sanford average around $740/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,170/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).