Studio Apartment Rent in Leland, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Leland, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,671 and +7% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Leland
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 Leland
Compare Leland'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 Leland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Leland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 14.3 mi | $1,125 | $-75 (-6%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 15.6 mi | $1,110 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 17.7 mi | $1,150 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Shallotte, NC | 28.4 mi | $940 | $-260 (-22%) |
| Hampstead, NC | 32.2 mi | $1,000 | $-200 (-17%) |
| Holly Ridge, NC | 40.7 mi | $1,010 | $-190 (-16%) |
| Little River, SC | 46.8 mi | $1,140 | $-60 (-5%) |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 47.8 mi | $1,240 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Longs, SC | 50.6 mi | $1,260 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Sneads Ferry, NC | 51.1 mi | $1,090 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Richlands, NC | 56.5 mi | $910 | $-290 (-24%) |
| Jacksonville, NC | 59.1 mi | $845 | $-355 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Leland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Leland?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Leland, North Carolina is $1,200 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,671.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Leland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,000 ($4,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Leland's studio median of $1,200 is +7% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leland rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Leland ranks #69 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Leland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wilmington ($1,125), Bolivia ($1,110), Carolina Beach ($1,150).