Studio Apartment Rent in Harrisburg, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Harrisburg, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,399 and +84% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg
Compare Harrisburg'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 | Raeford | $810 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | $845 |
| 15 | Lexington | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg (this page) | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,770 |
| 7 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 8 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 9 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 10 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 12 | Raleigh | $1,579 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,521 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Harrisburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, NC | 6.8 mi | $1,400 | $-980 (-41%) |
| Mint Hill, NC | 7.8 mi | $1,650 | $-730 (-31%) |
| Midland, NC | 9.1 mi | $1,180 | $-1,200 (-50%) |
| Kannapolis, NC | 13.4 mi | $1,185 | $-1,195 (-50%) |
| Charlotte, NC | 15.1 mi | $1,403 | $-977 (-41%) |
| Matthews, NC | 15.4 mi | $1,411 | $-969 (-41%) |
| Davidson, NC | 16.2 mi | $1,800 | $-580 (-24%) |
| Huntersville, NC | 17 mi | $1,521 | $-859 (-36%) |
| China Grove, NC | 18.5 mi | $1,030 | $-1,350 (-57%) |
| Cornelius, NC | 21.4 mi | $1,770 | $-610 (-26%) |
| Pineville, NC | 23.1 mi | $1,720 | $-660 (-28%) |
| Mooresville, NC | 23.2 mi | $1,510 | $-870 (-37%) |
Studio rent in Harrisburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Harrisburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Harrisburg, North Carolina is $2,380 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,399.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Harrisburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,200 ($7,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Harrisburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Harrisburg's studio median of $2,380 is +84% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Harrisburg rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Harrisburg ranks #118 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Harrisburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Concord ($1,400), Mint Hill ($1,650), Midland ($1,180).