Average Rent in Guilford, NC

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Current Versus Historical Guilford, NC Rents

Guilford rentals average $808 for a studio rental to $2,473 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,250, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $249 (-23.53%) year-over-year from $1,056 to $808. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $272 (-24.77%) year-over-year from $1,097 to $825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $370 (-25.43%) year-over-year from $1,455 to $1,085. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (9.30%) year-over-year from $1,542 to $1,685. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (6.59%) year-over-year from $2,320 to $2,473. 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 1.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$808	$1,056 (-23.53%)	$884 (-8.65%)
1 BR	$16.67	$825	$1,097 (-24.77%)	$881 (-6.36%)
2 BR	$14.66	$1,085	$1,455 (-25.43%)	$1,332 (-18.52%)
3 BR	$15.28	$1,685	$1,542 (9.30%)	$1,548 (8.83%)
4+ BR	$13.88	$2,473	$2,320 (6.59%)	$2,141 (15.49%)

Historical Rents in Guilford, NC

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Top Cities Near Guilford

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Guilford. The average rent in Guilford is currently $1,866 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greensboro, NC, with an average rent of $1,213, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Guilford, NC is Durham, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $1,995 per month.

Let's compare Guilford, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Guilford, NC is 50.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 55.76% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Guilford, NC are about 47.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.64% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Guilford, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greensboro, NC	$808	$865	$1,085	$1,213
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,475	$1,785
Chapel Hill, NC	N/A	$1,690	$1,725	$1,948
Durham, NC	$2,050	$1,375	$1,600	$1,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Guilford

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Guilford

There are a total of 2 counties located by Guilford, NC. Some of these counties include Orange, NC and Durham, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,010. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,025, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Guilford, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Guilford, NC is 126.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Guilford, NC is 85.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Guilford, NC is 64.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, NC	$1,600	$1,690	$1,773	$1,995
Durham, NC	$2,050	$1,375	$1,663	$2,025

Top Zipcodes Near Guilford

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Guilford, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,248.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,425. That's at least $7 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Guilford, NC is $1,457 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,695 per month. Which comes out to $16 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Guilford, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27519, Cary, NC	$2,425	$1,626	$1,850	$2,299
27502, Wake County, NC	$4,000	$1,457	$1,584	$2,248
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,695	$1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Guilford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Guilford, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Guilford, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Guilford, 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 Guilford, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Guilford, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $808. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Guilford.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $825 and an average price per square feet of $16.67. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Guilford.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,045 and an average price per square feet of $14.66. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Guilford.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Guilford, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Guilford, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Guilford, NC is around $1,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.