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Rental Market Trends in Greensboro, NC
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Greensboro, NC is $1,167/month.
Rent in Greensboro is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,167/month
Average Rent
736 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.9%
Change / Year
3,312
Available Apartments
Greensboro rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Greensboro average $1,021 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Greensboro average $1,167 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Greensboro average $1,311 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Greensboro average $1,614 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Greensboro, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $11 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Greensboro, NC
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
53%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greensboro?
Based on current rent prices, Hewitt Area, Highland Park and O Henry Oaks are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greensboro.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greensboro?
Based on current rent prices, Green Valley, Starmount Forest and Lindley Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greensboro.
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Which Greensboro neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Greensboro with the most apartments available are Outer Northwest I-40 Corridor, Northwest Greensboro and Northeast Greensboro .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Greensboro, NC?
Because the average rent in Greensboro is $1,167, you’ll want to make about $3,890 per month or $46,680 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Greensboro, NC is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greensboro is 21.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,021 - $1,614. You can expect to pay 1.0% less for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.
How does Greensboro, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Greensboro, 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.
View the Greensboro Area GuideStudio
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$1,804/month
One Bedroom
$877/month
$1,911/month
Two Bedroom
$1,061/month
$2,374/month
Three Bedroom
$1,076/month
$3,925/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Greensboro?
The average rent in Greensboro is $1,167 per month, which is 29.9% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Greensboro?
The average rent for a house in Greensboro, NC is $1,785 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Greensboro?
The average rent for a townhome in Greensboro, NC is $1,399 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Greensboro?
The average rent for a condo in Greensboro, NC is $957 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Greensboro?
Rents in Greensboro, NC are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $11 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Greensboro?
In Greensboro, NC, 53% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.