Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Pines, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Southern Pines rent stands today

    Southern Pines, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Month over month, rent cooled 1.2%, showing a pullback in prices after recent stability.

  • Southern Pines runs 4.7% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, with 63 total rentals mostly composed of houses. This positions Southern Pines as a smaller market with a slight premium over the national median.

  • Price ranges

    Rents in Southern Pines range from studios at $400/month to 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. Houses command a median of $2,400/month while apartments sit at $1,474/month, with houses making up nearly 75% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Southern Pines

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Southern Pines is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southern Pines

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southern Pines rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 1% 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 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 $1,474, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Pines run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,472.

Listings

Studio

$400

36%

-

1 bedroom

$1,385

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,550

3%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,275

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

4%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$400

Last 30 days

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southern Pines, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Aberdeen, NC.

Discover rentals in Southern Pines, NC

335 W Wisconsin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Southern Pines

Residential Lease, Southern Pines, NC

335 W Wisconsin Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

555 N Leak St #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Southern Pines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Sep 5

501 Austins Ridge Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Southern Pines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,256

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Greyridge Apartments

365 W Illinois Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,595

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,000 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southern Pines?

Average rent prices in Southern Pines have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Southern Pines rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southern Pines is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Southern Pines?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Southern Pines are Knollwood Village ($1,900/mo), National Golf Club ($1,950/mo), and Weymouth Heights ($2,000/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 $80,000/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?

December offers the best rental deals in Southern Pines, with rents running about 17% lower than July's peak prices. April and November also see less competitive conditions, while May and July are the most competitive months with higher 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).

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