Average Rent in Rowan, NC

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Current Versus Historical Rowan, NC Rents

Rowan rentals average $1,200 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,245 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,598, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $966 (-51.77%) year-over-year from $1,866 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $246 (-19.69%) year-over-year from $1,248 to $1,003. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (5.35%) year-over-year from $1,137 to $1,198. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $122 (7.71%) year-over-year from $1,578 to $1,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $52 (-2.25%) year-over-year from $2,297 to $2,245. 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 6.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$16.88	$1,198	$1,137 (5.35%)	$1,133 (5.74%)
3 BR	$14.94	$1,700	$1,578 (7.71%)	$1,554 (9.40%)
4+ BR	$15.78	$2,245	$2,297 (-2.25%)	$2,170 (3.48%)

Historical Rents in Rowan, NC

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Top Cities Near Rowan

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Rowan. The average rent in Rowan is currently $1,980 per month. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,599, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rowan, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,300 per month.

Let's compare Rowan, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Rowan, NC are about 39.38% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.42% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Rowan, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,073	$1,298	$1,599
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,275	$1,595	$1,840
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,125	$1,575	$1,950
Charlotte, NC	$1,149	$1,600	$1,795	$2,011
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,750	$2,200
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,726	$1,850	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Rowan

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Rowan, NC is currently around $2,394 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Rowan's average rent, which is only $1,598. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Rowan, Dilworth has the most affordable average rent at $2,394 per month. Whereas, at $2,394 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Rowan. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,723	$2,500	$2,394

Top Counties Near Rowan

There are a total of 7 counties located by Rowan, NC. Some of these counties include Guilford, NC, Catawba, NC, and Gaston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,795. 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 $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Rowan, NC.

Rent for two bedrooms in Rowan, NC is 12.50% 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	$760	$925	$1,112	$1,350
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,272	$1,650
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,035	$1,295	$1,700
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,223	$1,464	$1,795
Lincoln, NC	N/A	$1,300	$1,350	$1,900
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,450	$2,013
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,149	$1,600	$1,800	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Rowan

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Rowan, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,083.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Rowan, NC is $1,599 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,725 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Rowan, 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	$1,691	$1,892	$2,475
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,599	$1,738	$2,097
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,626	$1,598	$1,995
28202, Charlotte, NC	$1,773	$1,712	$2,350	$2,199
28115, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,475	$1,858
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,692	$1,623	$1,900
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,445	$1,650	$1,899
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,775	$1,750	$2,250
28208, Charlotte, NC	$1,175	$1,138	$1,500	$1,800
28213, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,264	$1,525	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Rowan Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rowan, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Rowan, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,598. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Rowan, 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 Rowan, NC.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $16.88. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rowan.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Rowan, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.52%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rowan, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Rowan, NC is around $1,278/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.