Average Rent in Forsyth, NC

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Current Versus Historical Forsyth, NC Rents

Forsyth rentals average $1,471 for a studio rental to $1,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,425, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $578 (64.79%) year-over-year from $893 to $1,471. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $566 (60.14%) year-over-year from $942 to $1,508. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $202 (19.27%) year-over-year from $1,048 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $188 (10.72%) year-over-year from $1,757 to $1,945. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $181 (9.33%) year-over-year from $1,941 to $2,123. 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 up by 17.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,471	$893 (64.79%)	$544 (170.65%)
1 BR	$16.70	$1,508	$942 (60.14%)	$872 (73.00%)
2 BR	$13.94	$1,250	$1,048 (19.27%)	$1,018 (22.75%)
3 BR	$16.89	$1,945	$1,757 (10.72%)	$1,524 (27.61%)
4+ BR	$15.00	$2,123	$1,941 (9.33%)	$1,881 (12.85%)

Historical Rents in Forsyth, NC

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Top Cities Near Forsyth

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Forsyth. The average rent in Forsyth is currently $1,361 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greensboro, NC, with an average rent of $1,273, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Forsyth, NC is Winston-Salem, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $1,450 per month.

Let's compare Forsyth, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Forsyth, NC is 23.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.58% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Forsyth, NC are about 3.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.43% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Forsyth, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greensboro, NC	$778	$865	$1,098	$1,273
Winston-Salem, NC	$1,471	$1,400	$1,076	$1,450

Top Neighborhoods Near Forsyth

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Forsyth

There are a total of 3 counties located by Forsyth, NC. Some of these counties include Guilford, NC, Rowan, NC, and Iredell, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,573. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Guilford, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,313. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,815, Iredell, NC is the most expensive county by Forsyth, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Forsyth, NC is 47.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Forsyth, NC is 3.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Forsyth, NC is 19.05% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Guilford, NC	$778	$865	$1,100	$1,313
Rowan, NC	$900	$1,205	$1,250	$1,573
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,398	$1,815

Top Zipcodes Near Forsyth

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Forsyth Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Forsyth, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Forsyth, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,425. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Forsyth, 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 Forsyth, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Forsyth, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,471. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Forsyth.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Forsyth, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,163 and an average price per square feet of $16.70. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Forsyth.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Forsyth, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $13.94. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Forsyth.

How have rent prices in Forsyth, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Forsyth, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.65%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.60%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Forsyth, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Forsyth, NC is around $1,140/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.