Studio Apartment Rent in Morrisville, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Morrisville, North Carolina as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,650 and +1% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Morrisville
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 Morrisville
Compare Morrisville'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 | $1,531 |
| 13 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 14 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 15 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Morrisville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Morrisville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary, NC | 5.7 mi | $1,685 | +$384 (+30%) |
| Durham, NC | 9.6 mi | $1,517 | +$216 (+17%) |
| Apex, NC | 10.5 mi | $1,827 | +$526 (+40%) |
| Raleigh, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,247 | $-54 (-4%) |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 14.8 mi | $1,333 | +$32 (+2%) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 17.3 mi | $1,870 | +$569 (+44%) |
| Creedmoor, NC | 20.1 mi | $1,330 | +$29 (+2%) |
| Carrboro, NC | 20.4 mi | $1,545 | +$244 (+19%) |
| Wake Forest, NC | 20.9 mi | $1,560 | +$259 (+20%) |
| Fuquay Varina, NC | 21.7 mi | $1,580 | +$279 (+21%) |
| Garner, NC | 21.8 mi | $1,470 | +$169 (+13%) |
| Hillsborough, NC | 24 mi | $1,440 | +$139 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Morrisville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Morrisville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Morrisville, North Carolina is $1,301 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,650.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Morrisville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,040 ($4,337/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Morrisville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Morrisville's studio median of $1,301 is +1% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Morrisville rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 120 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Morrisville ranks #89 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Morrisville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Raleigh ($1,247).