Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 27, 2026
Average rent in
Spencer, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Spencer
$1,300/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Spencer is $1,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Spencer
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Spencer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Spencer, NC
Average rent prices in Spencer have decreased by 26% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Spencer, NC
Rent prices in Spencer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Spencer is $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Spencer run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $950 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 |  4% | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $2,105 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Spencer | $1,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,422 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,595 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $712 | - | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,105
Downtown Spencer
Average rent
$1,575
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$712
The table above reflects average rent prices in Spencer, 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 Spencer, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Spencer and Badin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Spencer
32%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Spencer, NC is 19% lower than the median rent in Badin, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
30%$1,535
21%$1,625
22%$1,175
$1,950
15%$2,100
10%$1,600
$1,600
8%$1,550
2%$1,799
17%$1,270
28%$1,635
21%Discover rentals in Spencer, NC
5d+ ago
Downtown Spencer house for rent in Spencer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
$1,449
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Spencer
212 N Yadkin Ave #A, Spencer, NC 28159
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Spencer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Spencer house for rent in Spencer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
$1,449
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Spencer
212 N Yadkin Ave #A, Spencer, NC 28159
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Spencer house for rent in Spencer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
$1,449
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
3d ago
House for rent in Spencer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
427 N Yadkin Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Spencer house for rent in Spencer
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
$1,449
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
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Frequently asked questions for Spencer, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Spencer rental market.
How much is rent in Spencer?
The average rent in Spencer is $1,300 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Spencer?
Average rent prices in Spencer have decreased by 26% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Spencer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Spencer is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Spencer?
To comfortably afford rent in Spencer, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).