Average Rent in 28078, Huntersville, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28078, Huntersville, NC Rents

28078 rentals average $1,740 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,999 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,240, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $696 (-30.30%) year-over-year from $2,296 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $706 (68.32%) year-over-year from $1,034 to $1,740. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $315 (16.82%) year-over-year from $1,875 to $2,190. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.35%) year-over-year from $2,158 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $134 (-4.34%) year-over-year from $3,083 to $2,950. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.25	$1,740	$1,034 (68.32%)	$1,004 (73.28%)
2 BR	$21.39	$2,190	$1,875 (16.82%)	$1,712 (27.95%)
3 BR	$16.42	$2,150	$2,158 (-0.35%)	$2,089 (2.90%)
4+ BR	$13.54	$2,950	$3,083 (-4.34%)	$2,705 (9.04%)

Historical Rents in 28078, Huntersville, NC

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Top Cities Near 28078

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 28078. The average rent in 28078 is currently $2,010 per month. A total of 5 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 $2,298 per month.

Let's compare 28078, Huntersville, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 31.90% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 28078, Huntersville, NC are about 34.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.76% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 28078, Huntersville, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,015	$1,288	$1,550
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,350	$1,700
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,535	$1,925
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$2,095
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,743	$1,775	$2,145
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,288	$1,875	$2,298

Top Neighborhoods Near 28078

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 28078

There are a total of 4 counties located by 28078, Huntersville, NC. Some of these counties include Lincoln, NC, Gaston, NC, and Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,839. 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 Lincoln, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,149, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by 28078, Huntersville, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 28078, Huntersville, NC is 36.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 28078, Huntersville, NC is 38.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lincoln, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,350	$1,650
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,325	$1,678
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$2,000
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,112	$1,567	$1,854	$2,149

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 $2,000. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28213, Charlotte, NC at $1,898 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,295 per month is 28027, Cabarrus County, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 28078, Huntersville, NC is $1,453 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,711 per month. Which comes out to $19 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
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,288	$1,850	$2,100
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,578	$1,900	$2,125
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,723	$1,900
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,350	$1,400	$1,947
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,375	$1,700	$2,000
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,458	$1,863	$2,000
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,500	$1,643	$2,197
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,730	$2,600	$2,250
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,725	$2,295
28214, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,448	$1,651	$2,000

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 $2,240. 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 one bedroom apartment in 28078, Huntersville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,740 and an average price per square feet of $25.25. There are a total of 9 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 $2,190 and an average price per square feet of $21.39. There are a total of 8 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 -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.68%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 28078, Huntersville, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 28078, Huntersville, NC is around $1,792/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.