Studio Apartment Rent in Holly Ridge, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Holly Ridge, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,801 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Holly Ridge
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 Holly Ridge
Compare Holly Ridge'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 Holly Ridge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Holly Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead, NC | 8.7 mi | $1,000 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Sneads Ferry, NC | 10.3 mi | $1,090 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Jacksonville, NC | 22 mi | $845 | $-165 (-16%) |
| Midway Park, NC | 23.5 mi | $850 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Richlands, NC | 27.3 mi | $910 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Hubert, NC | 28.4 mi | $880 | $-130 (-13%) |
| Wilmington, NC | 28.7 mi | $1,125 | +$115 (+11%) |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 38.8 mi | $1,150 | +$140 (+14%) |
| Leland, NC | 40.7 mi | $1,200 | +$190 (+19%) |
| Newport, NC | 52.4 mi | $890 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Kinston, NC | 52.4 mi | $840 | $-170 (-17%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 53.9 mi | $1,110 | +$100 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Holly Ridge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Holly Ridge?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Holly Ridge, North Carolina is $1,010 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,801.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Holly Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Holly Ridge expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Holly Ridge's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Holly Ridge rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Holly Ridge ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Holly Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hampstead ($1,000), Jacksonville ($845), Midway Park ($850).