Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Statesville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Statesville, NC rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,355/month. Renters today are paying $40 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.8% increase month over month as rents edged up recently.

  • Statesville sits 28.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (92) and a lower price point for renters.

  • Price ranges

    In Statesville, studios rent for $970/month, 1-bedrooms for $955/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,078/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,120/month. This range shows the spread renters face across bedroom sizes.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median of $1,650/month compared to apartments at $1,000/month, with houses making up 79.2% of total rentals in Statesville. This split shows the difference in rent by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Statesville

$1,355/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Statesville is $1,355 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $545 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Statesville

92

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Statesville 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 Statesville, NC

Average rent prices in Statesville have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Statesville, NC

Rent prices in Statesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Statesville is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Statesville run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$970

8%

19%

1 bedroom

$955

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,077

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$1,600

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,120

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$970

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$955

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,077

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,120

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Statesville and Catawba by all bedroom counts and property types.

Statesville

Median rent price$1,355
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Statesville, NC is 27% lower than the median rent in Catawba, NC.

Discover rentals in Statesville, NC

Landon Greene - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.5

Good

Landon Greene

126 Vance Po Rd, Statesville, NC 28625

1–2 beds

1 bath

$308–$910

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.
Bluebird Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

3h ago

7.9

Very good

Bluebird Commons

119 Stockton St, Statesville, NC 28677

1–2 beds

1 bath

$375–$1,175

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.
325 Chambers St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Statesville

Residential Lease, Statesville, NC

325 Chambers St, Statesville, NC 28677

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
602 Cherry St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Statesville

Residential Lease, Statesville, NC

602 Cherry St, Statesville, NC 28677

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Statesville, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Statesville rental market.

How much is rent in Statesville?

The average rent in Statesville is $1,355 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Statesville?

Average rent prices in Statesville have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Statesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Statesville is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Statesville?

To comfortably afford rent in Statesville, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the lowest rents in Statesville, while January sees the highest prices, with roughly a 10% difference between peak and off-peak months throughout the 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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