Studio Apartment Rent in Mint Hill, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mint Hill, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,873 and +28% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mint Hill
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 Mint Hill
Compare Mint Hill'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 (this page) | $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 Mint Hill.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mint Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, NC | 7.8 mi | $2,380 | +$730 (+44%) |
| Matthews, NC | 8.1 mi | $1,411 | $-239 (-14%) |
| Midland, NC | 9.8 mi | $1,180 | $-470 (-28%) |
| Charlotte, NC | 13.2 mi | $1,403 | $-247 (-15%) |
| Concord, NC | 14.4 mi | $1,400 | $-250 (-15%) |
| Monroe, NC | 16.7 mi | $1,340 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Pineville, NC | 18.7 mi | $1,720 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Waxhaw, NC | 19.8 mi | $1,860 | +$210 (+13%) |
| Kannapolis, NC | 21.2 mi | $1,185 | $-465 (-28%) |
| Huntersville, NC | 21.2 mi | $1,521 | $-129 (-8%) |
| Davidson, NC | 22.5 mi | $1,800 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Fort Mill, SC | 23 mi | $1,620 | $-30 (-2%) |
Studio rent in Mint Hill — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mint Hill?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mint Hill, North Carolina is $1,650 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,873.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mint Hill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mint Hill expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mint Hill's studio median of $1,650 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mint Hill rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Mint Hill ranks #109 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mint Hill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Matthews ($1,411), Midland ($1,180), Charlotte ($1,403).