Studio Apartment Rent in Mount Holly, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mount Holly, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,789 and +4% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mount Holly
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 Holly
Compare Mount Holly'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mount Holly.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mount Holly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont, NC | 8.1 mi | $1,390 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Dallas, NC | 10.7 mi | $1,010 | $-230 (-19%) |
| Denver, NC | 11.5 mi | $1,130 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Gastonia, NC | 11.9 mi | $1,257 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Huntersville, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,521 | +$281 (+23%) |
| Cornelius, NC | 13.2 mi | $1,770 | +$530 (+43%) |
| Charlotte, NC | 15.7 mi | $1,403 | +$163 (+13%) |
| Pineville, NC | 18.9 mi | $1,720 | +$480 (+39%) |
| Lincolnton, NC | 19.1 mi | $980 | $-260 (-21%) |
| Davidson, NC | 19.2 mi | $1,800 | +$560 (+45%) |
| Clover, SC | 20.4 mi | $1,490 | +$250 (+20%) |
| Mooresville, NC | 21.5 mi | $1,510 | +$270 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Mount Holly — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mount Holly?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mount Holly, North Carolina is $1,240 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,789.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mount Holly?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,600 ($4,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Holly expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mount Holly's studio median of $1,240 is +4% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mount Holly rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Mount Holly ranks #71 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mount Holly?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dallas ($1,010), Denver ($1,130), Lincolnton ($980).