Average Rent in Huntersville, NC

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Current Versus Historical Huntersville, NC Rents

Huntersville rentals average $1,672 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,415, or roughly $15 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $70 (-4.04%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $1,672. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $113 (6.38%) year-over-year from $1,763 to $1,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $184 (8.42%) year-over-year from $2,181 to $2,365. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-3.57%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $2,925. 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 6.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.90% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $24.19 $1,672 $1,742 (-4.04%) $1,200 (39.33%)
2 BR $18.39 $1,875 $1,763 (6.38%) $1,785 (5.04%)
3 BR $15.16 $2,365 $2,181 (8.42%) $2,030 (16.48%)
4+ BR $12.54 $2,925 $3,033 (-3.57%) $2,683 (9.04%)

Historical Rents in Huntersville, NC

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Top Cities Near Huntersville

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Huntersville. The average rent in Huntersville is currently $1,875 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 $1,465, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Huntersville, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,150 per month.

Let's compare Huntersville, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 25.24% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Huntersville, NC are about 12.30% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.01% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Huntersville, NC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Gastonia, NC N/A $1,070 $1,250 $1,465
Mooresville, NC N/A $1,310 $1,623 $1,840
Concord, NC N/A $973 $1,563 $1,875
Charlotte, NC $1,385 $1,600 $1,800 $2,050
Cornelius, NC N/A $1,250 $1,788 $2,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Huntersville

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Huntersville, NC is currently around $2,500 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Huntersville's average rent, which is only $2,415. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Huntersville, Dilworth has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Huntersville. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,795 $2,400 $2,500

Top Counties Near Huntersville

There are a total of 4 counties located by Huntersville, NC. Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Lincoln, NC, and Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,925. 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 $1,613. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,140, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Huntersville, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Huntersville, NC is 40.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Huntersville, NC is 27.03% 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 $995 $1,300 $1,613
Lincoln, NC $1,500 N/A $1,275 $1,800
Cabarrus, NC N/A $995 $1,400 $2,050
Mecklenburg, NC $1,385 $1,600 $1,800 $2,140

Top Zipcodes Near Huntersville

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near Huntersville, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,027. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28208, Charlotte, NC at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,019 per month is 28203, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Huntersville, NC is $1,436 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,673 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Huntersville, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
28078, Huntersville, NC N/A $1,637 $1,942 $2,500
28269, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,399 $1,750 $2,100
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC N/A $1,035 $1,345 $2,050
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC N/A $1,250 $1,763 $2,100
28202, Charlotte, NC $1,773 $1,750 $2,400 $2,250
28262, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,472 $1,695 $1,975
28208, Charlotte, NC $1,175 $1,100 $1,599 $1,800
28205, Charlotte, NC $995 $1,240 $1,650 $1,900
28213, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,150 $1,560 $1,875
28117, Iredell County, NC N/A $1,626 $1,647 $2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Huntersville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Huntersville, NC?
The average monthly rental price for Huntersville, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,415. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Huntersville, NC.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Huntersville, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,672 and an average price per square feet of $24.19. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntersville.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Huntersville, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $18.39. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Huntersville.
How have rent prices in Huntersville, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Huntersville, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Huntersville, NC?
A reasonable rent price in Huntersville, NC is around $1,932/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.