Studio Apartment Rent in High Point, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in High Point, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,401 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in High Point
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 High Point
Compare High Point'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 | $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 High Point.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs High Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdale, NC | 7.3 mi | $910 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Thomasville, NC | 9.7 mi | $910 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Kernersville, NC | 10.5 mi | $1,010 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Greensboro, NC | 15.4 mi | $1,033 | +$33 (+3%) |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 18.5 mi | $954 | $-46 (-5%) |
| Lexington, NC | 20.3 mi | $850 | $-150 (-15%) |
| Asheboro, NC | 23.5 mi | $910 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Clemmons, NC | 24.8 mi | $970 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Rural Hall, NC | 26.1 mi | $960 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Whitsett, NC | 28.8 mi | $1,120 | +$120 (+12%) |
| Salisbury, NC | 37.8 mi | $1,020 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Burlington, NC | 41.3 mi | $855 | $-145 (-14%) |
Studio rent in High Point — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in High Point?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in High Point, North Carolina is $1,000 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,401.
What income do you need to afford a studio in High Point?
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 High Point expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
High Point'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 High Point rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, High Point ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near High Point?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Archdale ($910), Thomasville ($910), Winston-Salem ($954).