Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Pines, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Southern Pines, NC rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $14 less per month on average than last year, despite a 5.4% month-over-month increase in median rent.

  • Southern Pines runs 2.3% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 69 total rentals available, reflecting the city's smaller market size.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Southern Pines rent for around $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,572/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month. The 3-bedroom median rent is $2,200/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Southern Pines

$1,900/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southern Pines is $1,900 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $45 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southern Pines

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southern Pines rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Southern Pines, NC

Average rent prices in Southern Pines have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Southern Pines, NC

Rent prices in Southern Pines vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southern Pines is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Pines run $1,341 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

22%

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,572

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,200

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,572

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southern Pines, 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 Southern Pines, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Southern Pines and Aberdeen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southern Pines

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southern Pines, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Aberdeen, NC.

Discover rentals in Southern Pines, NC

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Apartment for rent in Southern Pines

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335 W Wisconsin Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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Luxe and Legends at Morganton Park Apartment Homes

500 Legends Dr, Southern Pines, NC 28387

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,213–$2,300

Apartment for rent

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Apartment for rent in Southern Pines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,256

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Southern Pines

3 beds

2 baths

$1,440

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Frequently asked questions for Southern Pines, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Southern Pines rental market.

How much is rent in Southern Pines?

The average rent in Southern Pines is $1,900 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southern Pines?

Average rent prices in Southern Pines have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Southern Pines rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southern Pines is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Southern Pines?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Southern Pines are National Golf Club ($1,750/mo), Talamore ($1,800/mo), and Highland Trails ($1,850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southern Pines?

To comfortably afford rent in Southern Pines, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Southern Pines?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Southern Pines average around $1,460/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,580/month. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable year over year, with increases under 1.1%.

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).

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