Studio Apartment Rent in Pikeville, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pikeville, North Carolina as of June 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,625 and in line with the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pikeville
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 Pikeville
Compare Pikeville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Shelby | $700 |
| 3 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 4 | Henderson | $760 |
| 5 | Lillington | $770 |
| 6 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 7 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 8 | Conover | $810 |
| 9 | Raeford | $810 |
| 10 | Beaufort | $820 |
| 11 | Graham | $840 |
| 12 | Washington | $840 |
| 13 | Jacksonville | $845 |
| 14 | Lexington | $850 |
| 15 | Midway Park | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 3 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 4 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 5 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 6 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 7 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 8 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 9 | Raleigh | $1,579 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 11 | Huntersville | $1,527 |
| 12 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 13 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 14 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
| 15 | Arden | $1,500 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pikeville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pikeville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC | 7.7 mi | $925 | $-365 (-28%) |
| Wilson, NC | 17.5 mi | $850 | $-440 (-34%) |
| Smithfield, NC | 24.9 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 32.8 mi | $887 | $-403 (-31%) |
| Clayton, NC | 33.2 mi | $1,495 | +$205 (+16%) |
| Zebulon, NC | 33.4 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Wendell, NC | 35.3 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Winterville, NC | 38.4 mi | $940 | $-350 (-27%) |
| Knightdale, NC | 40.5 mi | $1,520 | +$230 (+18%) |
| Garner, NC | 43.9 mi | $1,470 | +$180 (+14%) |
| Greenville, NC | 44.8 mi | $910 | $-380 (-29%) |
| Youngsville, NC | 47.6 mi | $1,290 | — |
Studio rent in Pikeville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pikeville?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pikeville, North Carolina is $1,290 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,625.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pikeville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pikeville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pikeville's studio median of $1,290 is right at the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pikeville rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 115 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Pikeville ranks #77 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pikeville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Goldsboro ($925), Wilson ($850), Rocky Mount ($887).