Studio Apartment Rent in Albemarle, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Albemarle, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +54% lower than the citywide median of $1,501 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Albemarle
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Albemarle
Compare Albemarle's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle (this page) | $690 |
| 3 | Shelby | $700 |
| 4 | Lumberton | $720 |
| 5 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 6 | Henderson | $760 |
| 7 | Lillington | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $790 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 10 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 11 | Raeford | $810 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | $845 |
| 15 | Lexington | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,770 |
| 7 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 8 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 9 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 10 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 12 | Raleigh | $1,579 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,521 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Albemarle.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Albemarle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, NC | 22.2 mi | $1,180 | +$490 (+71%) |
| Concord, NC | 27.6 mi | $1,400 | +$710 (+103%) |
| Salisbury, NC | 29.3 mi | $1,020 | +$330 (+48%) |
| Harrisburg, NC | 29.9 mi | $2,380 | +$1,690 (+245%) |
| Kannapolis, NC | 30.8 mi | $1,185 | +$495 (+72%) |
| China Grove, NC | 31.5 mi | $1,030 | +$340 (+49%) |
| Mint Hill, NC | 31.9 mi | $1,650 | +$960 (+139%) |
| Lexington, NC | 32.4 mi | $850 | +$160 (+23%) |
| Monroe, NC | 33.3 mi | $1,340 | +$650 (+94%) |
| Thomasville, NC | 36.8 mi | $910 | +$220 (+32%) |
| Matthews, NC | 38.3 mi | $1,411 | +$721 (+104%) |
| Asheboro, NC | 39.6 mi | $910 | +$220 (+32%) |
Studio rent in Albemarle — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Albemarle?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Albemarle, North Carolina is $690 per month. This is +54% below the citywide median of $1,501.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Albemarle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,600 ($2,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Albemarle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Albemarle's studio median of $690 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Albemarle rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Albemarle ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Albemarle?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Albemarle.