Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Stanley, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Stanley

$1,200/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stanley is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stanley

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stanley rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 17% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,820. 1-bedroom apartments in Stanley run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,075

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,075

4%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,195

3%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stanley, NC is 10% higher than the median rent in Cherryville, NC.

Discover rentals in Stanley, NC

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Christ Cornerstone MHC

Christ Cornerstone Way, Stanley, NC 28164

2–3 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,195

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

$895

150 Thornwood Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stanley

Residential Lease, Stanley, NC

150 Thornwood Ln, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

2 baths

$925

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

$1,000

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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 $1,200 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stanley?

Average rent prices in Stanley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Stanley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stanley is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $48,000/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).

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