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Clemmons

Pop. 21,871·37th most expensive in North Carolina·Clemmons rents are up 10.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,851/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.8%
Month-over-Month
-8.0%
vs US Median
-$114
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Clemmons · $1,851
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,851/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
Local median income
$87,655/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clemmons's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,840
Research median
$1,180/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
$22,212/yr
At $1,851/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 10.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.8% YoY, -8.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clemmons, NC is majority owner-occupied, 49.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,871
Median income
$87,655
Median age
41.8
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
23.2%
17.7%
26%
14.1%
19%
Under 1823.2%
18–3417.7%
35–5426%
55–6414.1%
65+19%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
White72.7%
Black7.7%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian6.4%
Other3%
Education (25+)
16.4%
26.7%
49.4%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+49.4%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Clemmons, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,628 → $1,851
up 13.7%
Income
$76,250 → $87,655
up 15.0%
Population
21,032 → 21,871
up 4.0%
Renter share
26.4% → 24.3%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
50.5% → 49.4%
-1.1 pts

Rent in Clemmons, NC has increased 13.7% since 2023, going from about $1,628 per month to roughly $1,851 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $76,250 in 2021 to $87,655 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 21,032 to 21,871 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. About 24.3% of households rent today, against 26.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Clemmons, NC market of 2023.

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Clemmons rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Clemmons, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clemmons is $1,851/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,550/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($87,655/yr), Clemmons ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clemmons an affordable city for renters?

Clemmons is considered affordable for renters. At $1,851/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($87,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clemmons falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clemmons?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,851/mo in Clemmons. The local median household income is $87,655/yr, meaning the typical Clemmons household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clemmons?

Rent in Clemmons has increased 10.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Clemmons is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #37 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,851/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clemmons?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clemmons ($1,851/mo): Thomasville ($1,180/mo), Winston-Salem ($1,537/mo), Advance ($1,623/mo).

What percentage of Clemmons residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of Clemmons households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. Clemmons leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clemmons rent compare to the national average?

Clemmons's median rent of $1,851/mo is $114 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #37 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,851/mo, rent takes ~25% of Clemmons's median household income ($87,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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