Studio Apartment Rent in Kinston, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kinston, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,076 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Kinston
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 Kinston
Compare Kinston'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 (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Kinston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kinston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterville, NC | 20.4 mi | $940 | +$100 (+12%) |
| Richlands, NC | 25.6 mi | $910 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Greenville, NC | 27.4 mi | $910 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Jacksonville, NC | 32.6 mi | $845 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Goldsboro, NC | 33.4 mi | $925 | +$85 (+10%) |
| New Bern, NC | 37.9 mi | $960 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Midway Park, NC | 38.9 mi | $850 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Hubert, NC | 43.5 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Wilson, NC | 45 mi | $850 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Sneads Ferry, NC | 48.8 mi | $1,090 | +$250 (+30%) |
| Havelock, NC | 49.2 mi | $1,120 | +$280 (+33%) |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 51.9 mi | $887 | +$47 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Kinston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kinston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kinston, North Carolina is $840 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,076.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kinston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kinston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kinston's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kinston rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Kinston ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kinston?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Kinston.