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Rental Market Trends in Graham, NC

What is the average rent in Graham, NC?

$1,135/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Graham, NC is $1,135 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Graham more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Graham, you can expect to pay about $899 per month for a studio, $1,135 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,246 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,600 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$899/month
340 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,135/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,246/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,600/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,078/month
593 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,703/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,283/month
2,909 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Graham, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $40 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Graham, NC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Graham, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
60% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Graham, NC?

Because the average rent in Graham is $1,135, you’ll want to make about $3,783 per month or $45,396 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.

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Graham, NC

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Ivey Glen Apartment Community

Ivey Glen Apartment Community

1101 Ivey Rd,
Graham, NC 27253

$1,285 - $1,500 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Watercourse

Watercourse

1020 Watercourse Cir,
Graham, NC 27253

$1,225 - $1,755

1-3 Beds

Waterside

Waterside

2120 Waterside Cir,
Graham, NC 27253

$1,235 - $1,625

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Crescent Oaks

Crescent Oaks

130 W Crescent Square Dr,
Graham, NC 27253

$1,349 - $1,419

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United States North Carolina Graham Rental Trends

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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