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Archdale

Pop. 12,087·107th most expensive in North Carolina·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,391/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
-$574
Rising (Monthly)
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Archdale · $1,391
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,391/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$64,757/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Archdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,060/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,692/yr
At $1,391/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Archdale, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,087
Median income
$64,757
Median age
46.1
Renters
21.6%
Age distribution
19.5%
19.6%
22.9%
15.4%
22.6%
Under 1819.5%
18–3419.6%
35–5422.9%
55–6415.4%
65+22.6%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
White78.8%
Black6.8%
Hispanic5%
Asian9.4%
Education (25+)
13.6%
29.2%
34.3%
22.9%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+22.9%
Housing tenure
78.4%
21.6%
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Archdale, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,338 → $64,757
up 9.1%
Population
12,117 → 12,087
down 0.2%
Renter share
20.9% → 21.6%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 22.9%
+2.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,338 in 2021 to $64,757 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 22.9% of adults here, versus 20.9% in 2021.

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About renting in Archdale, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Archdale is $1,391/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,350/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($64,757/yr), Archdale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Archdale an affordable city for renters?

Archdale is considered affordable for renters. At $1,391/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($64,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Archdale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Archdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,391/mo in Archdale. The local median household income is $64,757/yr, meaning the typical Archdale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Archdale?

Rent in Archdale has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Archdale rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Archdale is one of the more affordable cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #107 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,391/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Archdale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Archdale ($1,391/mo): Asheboro ($1,069/mo), Thomasville ($1,180/mo).

What percentage of Archdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.6% of Archdale households are renters, while 78.4% are owner-occupied. Archdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Archdale rent compare to the national average?

Archdale's median rent of $1,391/mo is $574 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #107 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,391/mo, rent takes ~26% of Archdale's median household income ($64,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Archdale 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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