Studio Apartment Rent in China Grove, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in China Grove, North Carolina as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,678 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in China Grove
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 China Grove
Compare China Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle | $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 | Mount Airy | $810 |
| 12 | Raeford | $810 |
| 13 | Graham | $840 |
| 14 | Kinston | $840 |
| 15 | Washington | $840 |
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 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 7 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 9 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 11 | Huntersville | $1,540 |
| 12 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 13 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 14 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
| 15 | Arden | $1,500 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than China Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs China Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis, NC | 5.2 mi | $1,185 | +$155 (+15%) |
| Salisbury, NC | 11.3 mi | $1,020 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Concord, NC | 11.9 mi | $1,400 | +$370 (+36%) |
| Davidson, NC | 14.4 mi | $1,800 | +$770 (+75%) |
| Mooresville, NC | 16.1 mi | $1,510 | +$480 (+47%) |
| Harrisburg, NC | 18.5 mi | $2,380 | +$1,350 (+131%) |
| Troutman, NC | 19.9 mi | $1,390 | +$360 (+35%) |
| Huntersville, NC | 21.3 mi | $1,540 | +$510 (+50%) |
| Cornelius, NC | 21.6 mi | $1,374 | +$344 (+33%) |
| Midland, NC | 22.5 mi | $1,180 | +$150 (+15%) |
| Mint Hill, NC | 26.3 mi | $1,650 | +$620 (+60%) |
| Statesville, NC | 26.6 mi | $1,005 | $-25 (-2%) |
Studio rent in China Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in China Grove?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in China Grove, North Carolina is $1,030 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,678.
What income do you need to afford a studio in China Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is China Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
China Grove's studio median of $1,030 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does China Grove rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 117 cities in North Carolina with studio data, China Grove ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near China Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Salisbury ($1,020), Statesville ($1,005).