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High Point University High Point, NC

Let your Panther pride shine through in your purple and white

HPU • High Point • Panthers

High Point University first opened in 1924 as a cooperative venture between the Methodist Protestant Church and the City of High Point. Today, High Point connects the foundation-building liberal arts education with career-focused outcomes through freshman career planning, LinkedIn profile sessions, and interviews conducted on campus. HPU students have the opportunity to partner with professors and engage in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors in all academic disciplines as soon as their freshman year. HPU is convenient to plenty of houses and apartments available for rent within close proximity to campus. Easy access to the I-74 makes commuting from farther distances simple. Exposure to NCAA Division I Panther athletics, student activities, Greek life, counseling services, and religious pursuits makes for an extraordinary campus experience at High Point. Located about 20 miles southeast of Winston-Salem and 20 miles southwest of Greensboro, the City of High Point is right between North Carolina’s mountains and the Atlantic Coast, allowing for a variety of weekend getaway options.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in High Point, NC is $815 for a studio, $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,241 for two bedrooms, and $1,466 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in High Point has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $815/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 743 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,111/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 978 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,241/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,273 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,466/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly High Point University - High Point, NC (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in High Point University - High Point, NC (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in High Point University - High Point, NC (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Schools

Shadybrook Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

321 Students

9/10

Shadybrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

321 Students

9/10

Southwest Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

806 Students

8/10

Southwest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

806 Students

8/10

Florence Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

8/10

Ferndale Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

537 Students

7/10

Ferndale Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

537 Students

7/10

Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades K-8

402 Students

6/10

Penn-Griffin Middle

Public

Grades 6-12

537 Students

5/10

Johnson Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

411 Students

5/10

Earlymiddle College At Gtcc - High Point

Public

Grades 9-12

190 Students

9/10

Kearns Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

116 Students

7/10

T Wingate Andrews High

Public

Grades 9-12

717 Students

6/10

T Wingate Andrews High School

Public

Grades 9-12

717 Students

6/10

Southwest Guilford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,662 Students

5/10
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Points of Interest

Top Apartments Near High Point University

Westchester Key Apartments

Westchester Key Apartments

706 Westchester Dr,
High Point, NC 27262

$845 - $1,240

1-3 Beds

Cloisters and Foxfire Apartments

Cloisters and Foxfire Apartments

2609 Suffolk Ave,
High Point, NC 27265

$925 - $1,450

1-3 Beds

The Point

The Point

650 N Main St,
High Point, NC 27260

$1,550 - $2,300 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Eastchester Ridge Apartments

Eastchester Ridge Apartments

2120 Chester Ridge Dr,
High Point, NC 27262

$899 - $2,034

1-3 Beds

Rockspring East

Rockspring East

311 Rockspring Rd,
High Point, NC 27262

$1,600

2 Beds

Fox Hollow Apartment Homes

Fox Hollow Apartment Homes

177 W Hartley Dr,
High Point, NC 27265

$972 - $1,427

1-3 Beds

Broadstone Village

Broadstone Village

3504 Broadstone Village Dr,
High Point, NC 27260

$899 - $1,541

1-3 Beds

Suffolk Place Apartments

Suffolk Place Apartments

2522 Suffolk Ave,
High Point, NC 27265

$795 - $1,250

1-3 Beds

Oakview Terrace

Oakview Terrace

928 Lakecrest Ave,
High Point, NC 27265

$899 - $1,569

1-3 Beds

Houses Near High Point University

907 Grant St

907 Grant St,
High Point, NC 27262

$1,050

2 Beds | 1 Bath

410 E Dayton Ave

410 E Dayton Ave,
High Point, NC 27262

$1,400

3 Beds | 1 Bath

2014 Carlisle Way

2014 Carlisle Way,
High Point, NC 27265

$1,725

3 Beds | 2 Baths

1634 N Hamilton St

1634 N Hamilton St,
High Point, NC 27262

$1,650

3 Beds | 2 Baths

2210 Waynick St

2210 Waynick St,
High Point, NC 27265

$2,295

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

1620 Stoneybrook Dr

1620 Stoneybrook Dr,
High Point, NC 27265

$1,825

3 Beds | 2 Baths

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

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