Studio Apartment Rent in Kernersville, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kernersville, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,797 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kernersville
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 Kernersville
Compare Kernersville'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 Kernersville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kernersville |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 10.5 mi | $1,000 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 12.8 mi | $954 | $-56 (-6%) |
| Rural Hall, NC | 16.9 mi | $960 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Archdale, NC | 17.3 mi | $910 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Thomasville, NC | 17.7 mi | $910 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Greensboro, NC | 17.8 mi | $1,033 | +$23 (+2%) |
| Clemmons, NC | 22 mi | $970 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Lexington, NC | 24.7 mi | $850 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Whitsett, NC | 33 mi | $1,120 | +$110 (+11%) |
| Asheboro, NC | 33.6 mi | $910 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Salisbury, NC | 41 mi | $1,020 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Burlington, NC | 44.6 mi | $855 | $-155 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Kernersville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kernersville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kernersville, North Carolina is $1,010 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,797.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kernersville?
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 Kernersville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kernersville'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 Kernersville rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Kernersville ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kernersville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include High Point ($1,000), Winston-Salem ($954), Rural Hall ($960).