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Rental Market Trends in Mount Holly, NC

What is the average rent in Mount Holly, NC?

$1,370/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mount Holly, NC is $1,370 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Mount Holly more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mount Holly, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,370 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,501 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,370/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,501/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,405/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,991/month
1,525 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,424/month
2,212 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 Mount Holly, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $27 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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Rent Ranges in Mount Holly, NC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mount Holly, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
75% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Mount Holly is $1,370, you’ll want to make about $4,566 per month or $54,792 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.

City

Mount Holly, NC

375 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mount Holly, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Mount Holly we think you'll love

The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

63 Caldwell Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,449 - $2,335

1-3 Beds

Easton at Mountain Island

Easton at Mountain Island

6015 Mar Dhea Ln,
Charlotte, NC 28214

$1,415 - $2,266 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Reverie Belmont

Reverie Belmont

520 Mc Lean St,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,513 - $2,116 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Residence at Tailrace Marina

Residence at Tailrace Marina

1001 Marina Village Dr,
Mount Holly, NC 28120

$1,408 - $5,234

1-2 Beds

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United States North Carolina Mount Holly 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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