Last updated on November 9, 2026

Average rent in
Stanley, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Stanley

$1,275/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stanley is $1,275 per month as of November 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stanley

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stanley rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stanley, NC

Average rent prices in Stanley have remained the same 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 Stanley, NC

Rent prices in Stanley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stanley is $962, whereas a house costs $1,931. 1-bedroom apartments in Stanley run $1,086 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,274.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,050

4%

-

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,726

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,090

14%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,726

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

9%

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 Stanley, NC.

Apartments

Average rent

$962

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

Houses

Average rent

$1,931

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

16%

Rooms

Average rent

$927

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

Compare median rent prices in Stanley and Cherryville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stanley

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stanley, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Cherryville, NC.

Discover rentals in Stanley, NC

Christ Cornerstone MHC - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Christ Cornerstone MHC

Christ Cornerstone Way, Stanley, NC 28164

2–3 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Christ Cornerstone Way - 102 #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Christ Cornerstone MHC - 102

Christ Cornerstone Way - 102 #102, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
108 Durham Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

108 Durham Rd, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
102 Sunset Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

102 Sunset Dr, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1012 Villas Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

House for rent in Stanley

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6027 Villa Ford Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stanley

2 beds

2 baths

$2,295

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
118 N Peterson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

118 N Peterson St, Stanley, NC 28164

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
206 Blacksnake Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
206 Blacksnake Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Christ Cornerstone Way - 112 #112 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Christ Cornerstone MHC - 112

Christ Cornerstone Way - 112 #112, Stanley, NC 28164

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Christ Cornerstone MHC - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Christ Cornerstone MHC

Christ Cornerstone Way, Stanley, NC 28164

2–3 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Christ Cornerstone Way - 102 #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Christ Cornerstone MHC - 102

Christ Cornerstone Way - 102 #102, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
209 Bennington Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,120

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
303 Bennington Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1m ago

House for rent in Stanley

Lovely 3 Bed 2 Bath Ranch Home in Stanley!

303 Bennington Dr, Stanley, NC 28164

3 beds

2 baths

$1,799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
108 Durham Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

108 Durham Rd, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
206 Blacksnake Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
108 Durham Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

108 Durham Rd, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Christ Cornerstone MHC - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Christ Cornerstone MHC

Christ Cornerstone Way, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
118 N Peterson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

118 N Peterson St, Stanley, NC 28164

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
520 Summerow Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

520 Summerow Rd, Stanley, NC 28164

4 beds

3 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Stanley, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Stanley rental market.

How much is rent in Stanley?

The average rent in Stanley is $1,275 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stanley?

Average rent prices in Stanley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Stanley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stanley is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stanley?

To comfortably afford rent in Stanley, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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).