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Rental Market Trends in Sanford, NC

What is the average rent in Sanford, NC?

$1,081/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Sanford, NC is $1,081 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Sanford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sanford, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,081 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,274 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,419 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,081/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,274/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,419/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,186/month
733 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,943/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,306/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,680/month
1,210 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sanford, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $41 more 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 Sanford, NC
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sanford, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
94% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford?

Based on current rent prices, Carolina Trace is the most affordable neighborhood in Sanford.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carolina Trace
$1,311/month
810 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sanford?

Based on current rent prices, Carolina Trace is the most expensive neighborhood in Sanford.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carolina Trace
$1,311/month
810 Sq Ft

Which Sanford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Sanford with the most apartments available is Carolina Trace .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carolina Trace
$1,311/month
810 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Sanford is $1,081, you’ll want to make about $3,603 per month or $43,236 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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† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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