Average Rent in 28078, Huntersville, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28078, Huntersville, NC Rents

28078 rentals average $2,485 for a studio rental to $2,999 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,155, or roughly $17 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $587 (30.92%) year-over-year from $1,898 to $2,485. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $66 (3.35%) year-over-year from $1,973 to $2,039. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $726 (41.70%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $2,468. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $203 (9.43%) year-over-year from $2,148 to $2,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.53%) year-over-year from $3,015 to $2,999. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.93% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $2,485 $1,898 (30.92%) $2,050 (21.22%)
1 BR $24.64 $2,039 $1,973 (3.35%) $1,100 (85.36%)
2 BR $19.27 $2,468 $1,742 (41.70%) $1,693 (45.75%)
3 BR $17.07 $2,350 $2,148 (9.43%) $1,982 (18.59%)
4+ BR $12.78 $2,999 $3,015 (-0.53%) $2,473 (21.26%)

Historical Rents in 28078, Huntersville, NC

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Top Cities Near 28078

There are a total of 5 cities nearby 28078. The average rent in 28078 is currently $1,885 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 28078, Huntersville, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare 28078, Huntersville, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 35.02% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28078, Huntersville, NC are about 35.37% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.22% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near 28078, Huntersville, NC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Gastonia, NC N/A $1,123 $1,275 $1,550
Mooresville, NC N/A $1,330 $1,595 $1,748
Concord, NC $950 $1,325 $1,450 $1,885
Huntersville, NC $2,485 $2,039 $2,468 $2,153
Cornelius, NC N/A $1,295 $1,695 $2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near 28078

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near 28078. One neighborhood in the area is Fourth Ward. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near 28078, Huntersville, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near 28078, Huntersville, NC is currently around $1,848 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 28078's average rent, which is actually $2,155. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 28078, Fourth Ward has the most affordable average rent at $1,848 per month. Whereas, at $1,848 average rent per month, Fourth Ward is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 28078. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC $1,723 $1,800 $1,962 $1,848

Top Counties Near 28078

There are a total of 4 counties located by 28078, Huntersville, NC. Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Cabarrus, NC, and Lincoln, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,961. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,665. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,039, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by 28078, Huntersville, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in 28078, Huntersville, NC is 80.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28078, Huntersville, NC is 38.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28078, Huntersville, NC is 44.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Gaston, NC N/A $1,045 $1,275 $1,665
Cabarrus, NC $950 $1,225 $1,400 $1,950
Lincoln, NC N/A $1,300 $1,350 $1,973
Mecklenburg, NC $1,948 $1,740 $1,827 $2,039

Top Zipcodes Near 28078

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near 28078, Huntersville, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,928. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28115, Iredell County, NC at $1,677 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,353 per month is 28202, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 28078, Huntersville, NC is $1,576 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,661 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 28078, Huntersville, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
28269, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,399 $1,575 $1,997
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC N/A $1,295 $1,695 $2,150
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC $3,300 $1,840 $1,673 $1,925
28262, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,679 $1,946 $1,945
28202, Charlotte, NC $2,040 $1,848 $2,634 $2,353
28208, Charlotte, NC $1,175 $950 $1,645 $1,798
28205, Charlotte, NC $995 $1,425 $1,650 $1,893
28213, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,844 $1,520 $1,800
28117, Iredell County, NC N/A $1,589 $1,630 $1,998
28027, Cabarrus County, NC N/A $1,884 $1,725 $2,050

Frequently Asked Questions - 28078 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28078, Huntersville, NC?
The average monthly rental price for 28078, Huntersville, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,155. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 28078, Huntersville, NC rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 28078, Huntersville, NC.
How much is a studio apartment in 28078, Huntersville, NC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,485. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 28078.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 28078, Huntersville, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,039 and an average price per square feet of $24.64. There are a total of 41 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28078.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28078, Huntersville, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,468 and an average price per square feet of $19.27. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28078.
How have rent prices in 28078, Huntersville, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 28078, Huntersville, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.42%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 28078, Huntersville, NC?
A reasonable rent price in 28078, Huntersville, NC is around $1,724/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.