Studio Apartment Rent in New Bern, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in New Bern, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,605 and +26% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in New Bern
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 New Bern
Compare New Bern'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 New Bern.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs New Bern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock, NC | 17 mi | $1,120 | +$160 (+17%) |
| Newport, NC | 25.2 mi | $890 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Morehead City, NC | 31.1 mi | $960 | — |
| Hubert, NC | 33.7 mi | $880 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Midway Park, NC | 36.3 mi | $850 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Kinston, NC | 37.9 mi | $840 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Jacksonville, NC | 39.5 mi | $845 | $-115 (-12%) |
| Greenville, NC | 40.5 mi | $910 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Winterville, NC | 40.7 mi | $940 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Richlands, NC | 45.6 mi | $910 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Sneads Ferry, NC | 50.6 mi | $1,090 | +$130 (+14%) |
| Holly Ridge, NC | 59.7 mi | $1,010 | +$50 (+5%) |
Studio rent in New Bern — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in New Bern?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in New Bern, North Carolina is $960 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,605.
What income do you need to afford a studio in New Bern?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,400 ($3,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Bern expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
New Bern's studio median of $960 is +26% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Bern rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, New Bern ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near New Bern?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newport ($890), Hubert ($880), Midway Park ($850).