How much does it cost to rent in Holly Springs, NC?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Holly Springs, NC is $1,903. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Holly Springs cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

Holly Springs is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina, ranking #31 out of 126 cities tracked at $1,903/mo.

When was Holly Springs rent data last updated?

Holly Springs rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · NC

Holly Springs

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Pop. 45,248·31st most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Holly Springs, NC

Median rent (all units)

$1,903/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.4%

vs US Median

-$62

Rising (Monthly)

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Holly Springs · $1,903

More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

71/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 11% below what Holly Springs's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,903/mo

Expected by trend

$2,130/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Holly Springs's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,870

1 BR

$1,950

2 BR

$2,160

3 BR

$2,690

4 BR+

$3,630

Research median

$2,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$22,836/yr

At $1,903/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Holly Springs, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,248

Median income

$135,578

Median age

36.5

Renters

19.4%

Age distribution

32.4%

15.5%

34.4%

Under 1832.4%

18–3415.5%

35–5434.4%

55–648.8%

65+8.9%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

71.4%

White71.4%

Black8.5%

Hispanic6.8%

Asian8.7%

Other4.6%

Education (25+)

20.6%

67.3%

No HS diploma3.7%

HS diploma8.4%

Some college20.6%

Bachelor's+67.3%

Housing tenure

80.6%

19.4%

Owner80.6%

Renter19.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Holly Springs, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,467 → $1,903

up 29.7%

Income

$120,229 → $135,578

up 12.8%

Population

40,198 → 45,248

up 12.6%

Renter share

18.3% → 19.4%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

61.1% → 67.3%

+6.2 pts

Median age

35.5 → 36.5

+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Holly Springs, NC has shifted from $1,467 to $1,903, up 29.7% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $120,229 to $135,578 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Holly Springs, NC adding about 5,050 residents over the five-year window, up 12.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.1% to 67.3% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Holly Springs, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Holly Springs on your salary?

At $1,903/mo, how Holly Springs rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 25.7% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 36.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 31.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 17.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 13.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 38.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 42.8% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 34.8% income

stretched

By apartment size

Holly Springs rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Holly Springs. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Holly Springs, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Holly Springs is $1,903/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,690/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($135,578/yr), Holly Springs ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Holly Springs an affordable city for renters?

Holly Springs is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,903/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($135,578/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Holly Springs falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Holly Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,903/mo in Holly Springs. The local median household income is $135,578/yr, meaning the typical Holly Springs household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Holly Springs?

Rent in Holly Springs has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Holly Springs rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Holly Springs is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #31 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,903/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Holly Springs?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Holly Springs ($1,903/mo): Lillington ($1,648/mo), Cary ($1,775/mo).

What percentage of Holly Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.4% of Holly Springs households are renters, while 80.6% are owner-occupied. Holly Springs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Holly Springs rent compare to the national average?

Holly Springs's median rent of $1,903/mo is $62 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #31 out of 126 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

17%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,903/mo, rent takes ~17% of Holly Springs's median household income ($135,578/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Holly Springs 17%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.5%

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