Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Pines, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Southern Pines rent stands today

    Southern Pines, NC rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $45 less per month on average than last year despite a 4.8% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Southern Pines rent sits essentially equal to the $1,900/month national median, with 64 total rentals available. This positions Southern Pines as a market aligned with national rent levels, offering a balance for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Bedroom medians in Southern Pines range from $1,422/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,700/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms making up the largest share of rentals. The studio median is $1,775/month and 2-bedrooms sit at $1,600/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Southern Pines run a median of $2,300/month while apartments sit at $1,550/month. Apartments make up 16.3% of total rentals, condos 11.6%, and houses 72.1%.

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 October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southern Pines

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Southern Pines run $1,419 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,775

55%

347%

1 bedroom

$1,422

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,700

10%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

55%

Last year

347%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,422

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

27%

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

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southern Pines, NC is 10% lower than the median rent in Aberdeen, NC.

Discover rentals in Southern Pines, NC

590 S Glover St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southern Pines

Residential Lease, Southern Pines, NC

590 S Glover St, Southern Pines, NC 28387

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Greyridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Greyridge Apartments

365 W Illinois Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,595

245 E New Hampshire Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Southern Pines

Residential Lease, Southern Pines, NC

245 E New Hampshire Ave #3, Southern Pines, NC 28387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

94 N Knoll Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Southern Pines

Residential Lease, Southern Pines, NC

94 N Knoll Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Price dropped $50

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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 October 17, 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 roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Southern Pines?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Southern Pines are Highland Trails ($1,799/mo), Weymouth Heights ($1,850/mo), and Forest Creek ($1,950/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?

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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