Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Statesville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Statesville, NC rent rose 15.2% year over year to a current median of $1,550/month. Despite this yearly increase, rents have fallen 6.8% month over month, reflecting a recent cooldown in the market.

  • Statesville, NC sits 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    In Statesville, NC, studios rent for $1,090/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,489/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Statesville

$1,550/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Statesville is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Statesville

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Statesville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,030, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Statesville run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$1,090

No Change

37%

1 bedroom

$1,000

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,050

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,695

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,489

1%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$1,090

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,489

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

47%

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$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Statesville, NC is 3% higher than the median rent in Catawba, NC.

Discover rentals in Statesville, NC

334 Brevard St #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Statesville

APARTMENT - Ranch - Statesville, NC

334 Brevard St #F, Statesville, NC 28677

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Foxcroft Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Foxcroft Apartments

1010 Foxcroft Ln, Statesville, NC 28677

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$1,357

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Front East 417 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Front East 417

417 E Front St, Statesville, NC 28677

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

214 Salisbury Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Statesville

APARTMENT - Statesville, NC

214 Salisbury Rd #B, Statesville, NC 28677

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Statesville?

Average rent prices in Statesville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Statesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Statesville is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Statesville, North Carolina average around $1,000 per month in 2025. Two-bedroom units cost around $1,200 monthly on average.

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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