Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Stanley, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Stanley

$1,200/mo

decreased by40%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stanley is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stanley

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stanley rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Stanley, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Stanley, NC

Average rent prices in Stanley have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 40% 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 $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Stanley run $1,148 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,190

5%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,795

10%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,070

4%

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,070

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

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 by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stanley, NC is 11% lower than the median rent in Cherryville, NC.

Discover rentals in Stanley, NC

2020 Cabin Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stanley

SINGLE_FAMILY - Stanley, NC

2020 Cabin Ln, Stanley, NC 28164

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Christ Cornerstone MHC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Christ Cornerstone MHC

Christ Cornerstone Way, Stanley, NC 28164

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Christ Cornerstone Way - 112 #112 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 16

410 Blacksnake Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stanley

House for rent

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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 June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stanley?

Average rent prices in Stanley have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 40% since last year.

How does Stanley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stanley is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Stanley?

Stanley's rental market is relatively small with limited listings available each month, which suggests that renters should be prepared to act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available, regardless of the time of year.

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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