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300 Long Shoals Rd,
Arden, NC 28704
$1,599 - $2,199
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Arden, NC
What is the average rent in Arden, NC?
$1,486/month
Average Rent
767 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Arden, NC is $1,486 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Arden rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Arden, you can expect to pay about $1,235 per month for a studio, $1,486 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,720 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,101 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Arden, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $47 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Arden, NC
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
76%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arden?
Based on current rent prices, Walnut Cove, Long Shoals and Royal Pines are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arden.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arden?
Based on current rent prices, Southridge, Avery Creek and Lake Julian are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arden.
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Which Arden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Arden with the most apartments available are Lake Julian, Avery Creek and Southridge .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arden, NC?
Because the average rent in Arden is $1,486, you’ll want to make about $4,953 per month or $59,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Arden, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Arden, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,417/month
One Bedroom
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$1,557/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,716/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,812/month
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.