Studio Apartment Rent in Huntersville, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Huntersville, North Carolina as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,903 and +19% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Huntersville
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 Huntersville
Compare Huntersville'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 | Henderson | $760 |
| 5 | Lillington | $770 |
| 6 | Marion | $790 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 8 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 9 | Mount Airy | $810 |
| 10 | Raeford | $810 |
| 11 | Beaufort | $820 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Washington | $840 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | $845 |
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 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 9 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 11 | Carrboro | $1,545 |
| 12 | Huntersville (this page) | $1,531 |
| 13 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 14 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 15 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Huntersville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Huntersville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, NC | 5.2 mi | $1,770 | +$239 (+16%) |
| Davidson, NC | 7.2 mi | $1,800 | +$269 (+18%) |
| Mooresville, NC | 11.9 mi | $1,510 | $-21 (-1%) |
| Stanley, NC | 12 mi | $1,140 | $-391 (-26%) |
| Denver, NC | 12.3 mi | $1,130 | $-401 (-26%) |
| Mount Holly, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,240 | $-291 (-19%) |
| Charlotte, NC | 14 mi | $1,389 | $-142 (-9%) |
| Harrisburg, NC | 17 mi | $2,380 | +$849 (+55%) |
| Kannapolis, NC | 17.6 mi | $1,185 | $-346 (-23%) |
| Concord, NC | 17.9 mi | $1,400 | $-131 (-9%) |
| Belmont, NC | 18 mi | $1,390 | $-141 (-9%) |
| Troutman, NC | 19 mi | $1,390 | $-141 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Huntersville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Huntersville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Huntersville, North Carolina is $1,531 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,903.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Huntersville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,240 ($5,103/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntersville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Huntersville's studio median of $1,531 is +19% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Huntersville rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 120 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Huntersville ranks #109 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Huntersville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mooresville ($1,510), Stanley ($1,140), Denver ($1,130).