Wiley School Apartments
211 Ridge Ave,
Salisbury, NC 28144
1 Bed | $850
Rental Market Trends in Salisbury, NC
What is the average rent in Salisbury, NC?
$1,158/month
Average Rent
733 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
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Decrease in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Salisbury, NC is $1,158 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Salisbury more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Salisbury, you can expect to pay about $786 per month for a studio, $1,158 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,269 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,560 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Salisbury, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $0 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Salisbury, NC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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5%
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76%
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10%
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0%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Salisbury?
Based on current rent prices, Yates Development is the most affordable neighborhood in Salisbury.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Salisbury?
Based on current rent prices, Yates Development is the most expensive neighborhood in Salisbury.
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Which Salisbury neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Salisbury with the most apartments available is Yates Development .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Salisbury, NC?
Because the average rent in Salisbury is $1,158, you’ll want to make about $3,860 per month or $46,320 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 Salisbury, NC is 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Salisbury is 21.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $786 - $1,560. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 5.1% more for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.
How does Salisbury, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Salisbury, 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.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.