Studio Apartment Rent in Fuquay Varina, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina as of October 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,875 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fuquay Varina
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 Fuquay Varina
Compare Fuquay Varina'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 | Henderson | $760 |
| 5 | Lillington | $770 |
| 6 | Marion | $790 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 8 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 9 | Mount Airy | $810 |
| 10 | Raeford | $810 |
| 11 | Beaufort | $820 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Washington | $840 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | $845 |
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 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 9 | Fuquay Varina (this page) | $1,580 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 11 | Carrboro | $1,545 |
| 12 | Huntersville | $1,531 |
| 13 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 14 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 15 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fuquay Varina.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fuquay Varina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs, NC | 6.5 mi | $1,870 | +$290 (+18%) |
| Angier, NC | 10.8 mi | $1,290 | $-290 (-18%) |
| Lillington, NC | 11.2 mi | $770 | $-810 (-51%) |
| Apex, NC | 13.1 mi | $1,827 | +$247 (+16%) |
| Cary, NC | 16.1 mi | $1,685 | +$105 (+7%) |
| Garner, NC | 18.6 mi | $1,470 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Morrisville, NC | 21.7 mi | $1,301 | $-279 (-18%) |
| Raleigh, NC | 23.1 mi | $1,247 | $-333 (-21%) |
| Spring Lake, NC | 24 mi | $1,010 | $-570 (-36%) |
| Sanford, NC | 24.1 mi | $1,110 | $-470 (-30%) |
| Clayton, NC | 28.4 mi | $1,495 | $-85 (-5%) |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 28.9 mi | $1,333 | $-247 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Fuquay Varina — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fuquay Varina?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina is $1,580 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,875.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fuquay Varina?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fuquay Varina expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fuquay Varina's studio median of $1,580 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fuquay Varina rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 120 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Fuquay Varina ranks #112 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fuquay Varina?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Angier ($1,290), Lillington ($770), Garner ($1,470).