Studio Apartment Rent in Mount Airy, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mount Airy, North Carolina as of March 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,430 and +37% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mount Airy
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 Mount Airy
Compare Mount Airy's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon | $449 |
| 2 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 3 | Albemarle | $690 |
| 4 | Archdale | $700 |
| 5 | Shelby | $700 |
| 6 | Murphy | $710 |
| 7 | Lumberton | $720 |
| 8 | Asheboro | $724 |
| 9 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 10 | Henderson | $760 |
| 11 | Lillington | $770 |
| 12 | Marion | $790 |
| 13 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 14 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 15 | Conover | $810 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 2 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 6 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 7 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 8 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 9 | Carrboro | $1,545 |
| 10 | Huntersville | $1,526 |
| 11 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 12 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 13 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
| 14 | Arden | $1,500 |
| 15 | Clayton | $1,495 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mount Airy.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mount Airy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Hall, NC | 29 mi | $960 | +$150 (+19%) |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 37.5 mi | $954 | +$144 (+18%) |
| Clemmons, NC | 37.8 mi | $970 | +$160 (+20%) |
| Advance, NC | 40.2 mi | $940 | +$130 (+16%) |
| Radford, VA | 42 mi | $900 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Kernersville, NC | 45.7 mi | $1,010 | +$200 (+25%) |
| Christiansburg, VA | 46.5 mi | $900 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Statesville, NC | 51.1 mi | $1,005 | +$195 (+24%) |
| Lexington, NC | 53.7 mi | $850 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Blacksburg, VA | 54.7 mi | $990 | +$180 (+22%) |
| High Point, NC | 55 mi | $1,000 | +$190 (+23%) |
| Martinsville, VA | 56.3 mi | $700 | $-110 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Mount Airy — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mount Airy?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mount Airy, North Carolina is $810 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,430.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mount Airy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,400 ($2,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Airy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mount Airy's studio median of $810 is +37% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mount Airy rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 129 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Mount Airy ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mount Airy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Martinsville ($700).