Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Stella, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Stella

$2,025/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stella is $2,025 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stella

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stella rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Stella, NC

Average rent prices in Stella have increased by 13% 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 Stella, NC

Rent prices in Stella vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stella is $1,372, whereas a house costs $2,062. 1-bedroom apartments in Stella run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,210.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,350

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,350

36%

-

3 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Stella and Buxton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stella

Median rent price$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stella, NC is 8% lower than the median rent in Buxton, NC.

Discover rentals in Stella, NC

452 Wetherington Landing Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stella

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

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.
159 Longwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Stella

Residential Lease, Stella, NC

159 Longwood Dr, Stella, NC 28582

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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.
119 Stella Bluffs Dr Lot 37 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stella

Residential Lease, Stella, NC

119 Stella Bluffs Dr Lot 37, Stella, NC 28582

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

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 Stella, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Stella rental market.

How much is rent in Stella?

The average rent in Stella is $2,025 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stella?

Average rent prices in Stella have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Stella rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stella is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stella?

To comfortably afford rent in Stella, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/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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