Average Rent in Rowan, NC

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Current Versus Historical Rowan, NC Rents

Rowan rentals average $900 for a studio rental to $2,398 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,573, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $828 (-47.90%) year-over-year from $1,728 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $320 (-20.98%) year-over-year from $1,525 to $1,205. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $144 (13.04%) year-over-year from $1,106 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $259 (16.58%) year-over-year from $1,563 to $1,823. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (10.02%) year-over-year from $2,179 to $2,398. 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 1.23% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.31% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.19	$900	$1,728 (-47.90%)	$820 (9.76%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,205	$1,525 (-20.98%)	$912 (32.18%)
2 BR	$17.76	$1,250	$1,106 (13.04%)	$1,078 (15.92%)
3 BR	$14.95	$1,823	$1,563 (16.58%)	$1,536 (18.68%)
4+ BR	$15.78	$2,398	$2,179 (10.02%)	$2,116 (13.31%)

Historical Rents in Rowan, NC

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Top Cities Near Rowan

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Rowan. The average rent in Rowan is currently $1,895 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have 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 Rowan, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,155 per month.

Let's compare Rowan, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.73% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Rowan, NC are about 15.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.57% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Rowan, 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
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,097	$1,200	$1,497
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,288	$1,825
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,287	$1,498	$1,895
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,438	$1,995
Charlotte, NC	$1,938	$1,700	$1,850	$2,100
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$2,039	$2,468	$2,150
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,863	$2,155

Top Neighborhoods Near Rowan

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Rowan

There are a total of 8 counties located by Rowan, NC. Some of these counties include Guilford, NC, Forsyth, NC, and Lincoln, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,697. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have 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 $2,138, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Rowan, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Rowan, NC is 17.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Rowan, NC is 5.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Rowan, NC is 4.50% 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	$778	$865	$1,100	$1,313
Forsyth, NC	$1,471	$1,163	$1,050	$1,425
Lincoln, NC	$1,500	N/A	$1,350	$1,600
Catawba, NC	$700	$1,225	$1,298	$1,695
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,300	$1,699
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,398	$1,815
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,123	$1,313	$2,005
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,945	$1,752	$1,895	$2,138

Top Zipcodes Near Rowan

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Rowan, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,050.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Rowan, NC is $1,645 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,800 per month. Which comes out to $19 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	$2,039	$2,468	$2,185
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,629	$1,850	$2,095
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,529	$1,613	$2,100
28202, Charlotte, NC	$2,145	$2,295	$3,271	$2,522
28115, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,488	$1,800
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,283	$1,698	$1,975
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,645	$1,700	$1,945
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,884	$1,675	$2,050
28208, Charlotte, NC	$2,085	$1,175	$1,650	$1,775
28213, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,868	$1,600	$1,858

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 $1,573. 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 studio apartment in Rowan, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $900 and an average price per square feet of $15.19. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Rowan.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,205. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rowan.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $17.76. There are a total of 19 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 -0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rowan, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Rowan, NC is around $1,258/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.