Studio Apartment Rent in Henderson, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Henderson, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $972 and +41% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Henderson
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 Henderson
Compare Henderson'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 (this page) | $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 | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Henderson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Henderson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngsville, NC | 22.6 mi | $1,290 | +$530 (+70%) |
| Creedmoor, NC | 23.9 mi | $1,330 | +$570 (+75%) |
| Wake Forest, NC | 25.5 mi | $1,560 | +$800 (+105%) |
| Zebulon, NC | 34.3 mi | $1,290 | +$530 (+70%) |
| Nashville, NC | 36.6 mi | $870 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Wendell, NC | 37.5 mi | $1,290 | +$530 (+70%) |
| Knightdale, NC | 37.8 mi | $1,520 | +$760 (+100%) |
| Raleigh, NC | 38.3 mi | $1,579 | +$819 (+108%) |
| Durham, NC | 41.4 mi | $1,517 | +$757 (+100%) |
| Morrisville, NC | 43.4 mi | $1,352 | +$592 (+78%) |
| Cary, NC | 47.1 mi | $1,685 | +$925 (+122%) |
| Clayton, NC | 47.6 mi | $1,495 | +$735 (+97%) |
Studio rent in Henderson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Henderson?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Henderson, North Carolina is $760 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $972.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Henderson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,400 ($2,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Henderson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Henderson's studio median of $760 is +41% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Henderson rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Henderson ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Henderson?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Henderson.