Studio Apartment Rent in Garner, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Garner, North Carolina as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,853 and +14% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Garner
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 Garner
Compare Garner'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 | $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 Garner.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Garner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton, NC | 10.8 mi | $1,495 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Knightdale, NC | 11.5 mi | $1,520 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Raleigh, NC | 12.7 mi | $1,247 | $-223 (-15%) |
| Angier, NC | 13.6 mi | $1,290 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Wendell, NC | 16.2 mi | $1,290 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Cary, NC | 17.7 mi | $1,685 | +$215 (+15%) |
| Fuquay Varina, NC | 18.6 mi | $1,580 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Smithfield, NC | 20.8 mi | $1,290 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 21.3 mi | $1,870 | +$400 (+27%) |
| Morrisville, NC | 21.8 mi | $1,301 | $-169 (-11%) |
| Apex, NC | 22 mi | $1,827 | +$357 (+24%) |
| Wake Forest, NC | 22.9 mi | $1,560 | +$90 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Garner — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Garner?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Garner, North Carolina is $1,470 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,853.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Garner?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,800 ($4,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Garner expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Garner's studio median of $1,470 is +14% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Garner rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 120 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Garner ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Garner?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Raleigh ($1,247), Angier ($1,290), Wendell ($1,290).