Studio Apartment Rent in Hampstead, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hampstead, North Carolina as of October 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,985 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hampstead
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 Hampstead
Compare Hampstead'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 Hampstead.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hampstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge, NC | 8.7 mi | $1,010 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Sneads Ferry, NC | 19 mi | $1,090 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Wilmington, NC | 20.8 mi | $1,125 | +$125 (+13%) |
| Jacksonville, NC | 28.5 mi | $845 | $-155 (-15%) |
| Richlands, NC | 30.5 mi | $910 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Midway Park, NC | 31.6 mi | $850 | $-150 (-15%) |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 31.9 mi | $1,150 | +$150 (+15%) |
| Leland, NC | 32.2 mi | $1,200 | +$200 (+20%) |
| Hubert, NC | 36.9 mi | $880 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 45.7 mi | $1,110 | +$110 (+11%) |
| Emerald Isle, NC | 51.6 mi | $1,260 | +$260 (+26%) |
| Kinston, NC | 56.1 mi | $840 | $-160 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Hampstead — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hampstead?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hampstead, North Carolina is $1,000 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,985.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hampstead?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hampstead expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hampstead's studio median of $1,000 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hampstead rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 120 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Hampstead ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hampstead?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jacksonville ($845), Richlands ($910), Midway Park ($850).