Average Rent in Greensboro, NC

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Current Versus Historical Greensboro, NC Rents

Greensboro rentals average $1,049 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,138, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $476 (-38.84%) year-over-year from $1,226 to $750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $219 (-17.27%) year-over-year from $1,268 to $1,049. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $430 (-29.55%) year-over-year from $1,455 to $1,025. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $124 (-8.72%) year-over-year from $1,424 to $1,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $201 (8.28%) year-over-year from $2,424 to $2,625. 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 2.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$15.35	$1,049	$1,268 (-17.27%)	$964 (8.82%)
2 BR	$15.48	$1,025	$1,455 (-29.55%)	$1,403 (-26.96%)
3 BR	$12.26	$1,300	$1,424 (-8.72%)	$1,497 (-13.14%)
4+ BR	$12.58	$2,625	$2,424 (8.28%)	$1,877 (39.88%)

Historical Rents in Greensboro, NC

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Top Cities Near Greensboro

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Greensboro. The average rent in Greensboro is currently $1,508 per month. Our records show that Winston-Salem, NC, with an average rent of $1,508, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Greensboro, NC is Winston-Salem, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $1,508 per month.

Let's compare Greensboro, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 46.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Greensboro, NC are about 14.16% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Greensboro, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Winston-Salem, NC	$1,471	$1,533	$1,250	$1,508

Top Neighborhoods Near Greensboro

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Greensboro

There are a total of 1 counties located by Greensboro, NC. One county in the area is Forsyth, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,508. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Forsyth, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,508. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,508, Forsyth, NC is the most expensive county by Greensboro, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Greensboro, NC is 43.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Greensboro, NC is 14.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Forsyth, NC	$1,471	$1,508	$1,250	$1,508

Top Zipcodes Near Greensboro

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Greensboro Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Greensboro, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Greensboro, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,138. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, NC.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,049 and an average price per square feet of $15.35. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Greensboro.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $15.48. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Greensboro.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Greensboro, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Greensboro, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Greensboro, NC is around $910/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.