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Rental Market Trends in Stanley, NC

What is the average rent in Stanley, NC?

$479/month

Average Rent

544 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Stanley, NC is $479 per month. This is 71% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Stanley more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Stanley, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $479 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,086 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
$479/month
544 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,086/month
864 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,796/month
1,527 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 Stanley, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $7 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 February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Stanley, NC
Last Updated February 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Stanley, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Stanley is $479, you’ll want to make about $1,596 per month or $19,152 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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Stanley, NC

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Riverbend Place

Riverbend Place

201 Fieldcrest Pl,
Stanley, NC 28164

$1,030 - $1,160

2 Beds

7355 Sedgebrook Dr W

7355 Sedgebrook Dr W

7355 Sedgebrook Dr W,
Stanley, NC 28164

$2,870 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds

406 Glencrest Dr

406 Glencrest Dr

406 Glencrest Dr,
Stanley, NC 28164

$2,535

4 Beds

413 Bennington Dr

413 Bennington Dr

413 Bennington Dr,
Stanley, NC 28164

$1,790

3 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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