Average Rent in Greensboro, NC
6 apartment buildings, 117 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,896/mo
Cheapest
$1,240/mo
Properties
6
Units
117
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Greensboro, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Greensboro, NC Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Mojud Lofts
1001 S Lindell Rd, Greensboro, NC 27403, USA
Greenway at Fisher Park
404 W Smith St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Spring Street Apartments
519 N Spring St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Greenway at Stadium Park
451 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Hawthorne at Friendly
900 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
NCRManagement
101 S Elm St #101, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mojud Lofts 1001 S Lindell Rd, Greensboro, NC 27403, USA | $1,240 | $1,598 | $2.13 | 4.9 (44) | 18 |
| 2 | Greenway at Fisher Park 404 W Smith St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA | $1,405 | $1,595 | $1.87 | 4.2 (57) | 4 |
| 3 | Spring Street Apartments 519 N Spring St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA | $1,549 | $1,858 | $2.18 | 5 (40) | 67 |
| 4 | Greenway at Stadium Park 451 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA | $1,609 | $1,872 | $1.85 | 4.8 (14) | 4 |
| 5 | Hawthorne at Friendly 900 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA | $1,808 | $2,277 | $2.53 | 4.7 (145) | 24 |
| 6 | NCRManagement 101 S Elm St #101, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (7) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Mojud Lofts
4.9 (44)1001 S Lindell Rd, Greensboro, NC 27403, USA
Greenway at Fisher Park
4.2 (57)404 W Smith St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Spring Street Apartments
5 (40)519 N Spring St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Greenway at Stadium Park
4.8 (14)451 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Hawthorne at Friendly
4.7 (145)900 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
NCRManagement
4.4 (7)101 S Elm St #101, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Greensboro, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Greensboro, NC is $1,896 per month, based on 117 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,240 at Mojud Lofts to $1,808 at Hawthorne at Friendly.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,240/mo | $1,240/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,724/mo | $1,405/mo | 76 |
| 2 Bed | $2,154/mo | $1,719/mo | 37 |
| 3 Bed | $3,273/mo | $2,899/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Greensboro, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Greensboro, NC averages $1,724/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,154/mo. At the local median household income of $58,884, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Greensboro, NC at $1,114/mo. The current tracked market average runs 70% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Greensboro, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Greensboro, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$76,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,896/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,240/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in Greensboro, NC is $58,884 , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Greensboro, NC
Overall prices in Greensboro, NC runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Greensboro, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,896 |
| Utilities | $318 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $759 |
| Healthcare | $370 |
| Other goods and services | $592 |
| Estimated total | $4,458/mo |
Population
298,564
Median household income
$58,884
Census median rent
$1,114/mo
Rent as % of income
31.4%
Median age
34.1
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Greensboro, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Greensboro, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,375 | +25% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $2,103 | +11% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,712 | -10% | 26 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,653 | -13% | 22 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,430 | -25% | 11 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,910 | +1% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greensboro, NC?
The average rent in Greensboro, NC is $1,896 per month, based on 117 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Greensboro, NC?
The lowest available rent in Greensboro, NC starts at $1,240 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Greensboro, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Greensboro, NC average $1,724/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,405/mo across 76 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Greensboro, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Greensboro, NC average $2,154/mo. Units start from $1,719/mo across 37 units currently listed.
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