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Rental Market Trends in Hampstead, NC

What is the average rent in Hampstead, NC?

$1,303/month

Average Rent

790 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Hampstead, NC is $1,303 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Hampstead more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hampstead, you can expect to pay about $1,080 per month for a studio, $1,303 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,574 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,996 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,080/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,303/month
790 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,574/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,996/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,181/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,520/month
1,763 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 Hampstead, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.1%, which averages out to $40 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Hampstead, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Hampstead, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
60% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Hampstead is $1,303, you’ll want to make about $4,343 per month or $52,116 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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Hampstead, NC

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Whitebridge Crossing

Whitebridge Crossing

26 Mullein Dr,
Hampstead, NC 28443

$1,995 - $2,110

2-4 Beds

Hawthorne at Hampstead

Hawthorne at Hampstead

49 Lania Shore way,
Hampstead, NC 28443

$1,399 - $2,594

1-4 Beds

Hampstead Place

Hampstead Place

101 Leeward Ln,
Hampstead, NC 28443

$1,062 - $1,819

Studio - 2 Beds

Hawthorne at the Bend

Hawthorne at the Bend

75 Siskin Cir,
Hampstead, NC 28443

$1,140 - $2,934

1-3 Beds

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United States North Carolina Hampstead 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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