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Pinehurst

Pop. 18,256·10th most expensive in North Carolina·Pinehurst rents are up 13.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,095/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$133
Rising (Monthly)
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Pinehurst · $2,095
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,095/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$109,802/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pinehurst's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,380
4 BR+
$2,850
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,700/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,095 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,140/yr
At $2,095/mo median
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Rents are up 13.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.2% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pinehurst, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,256
Median income
$109,802
Median age
60.6
Renters
14.8%
Age distribution
16.3%
20.6%
14.2%
41%
Under 1816.3%
18–347.9%
35–5420.6%
55–6414.2%
65+41%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
86.2%
White86.2%
Black1.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian1.8%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
12.9%
24.1%
60.9%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma12.9%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+60.9%
Housing tenure
85.2%
14.8%
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pinehurst, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,342 → $109,802
up 18.9%
Population
17,250 → 18,256
up 5.8%
Renter share
14.1% → 14.8%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
61.4% → 60.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
58.7 → 60.6
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $92,342 to $109,802 across the same window, up 18.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,250 to 18,256 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change.

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By apartment size

Pinehurst rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pinehurst. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pinehurst is $2,095/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,480/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,700/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,540/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,380/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($109,802/yr), Pinehurst ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinehurst an affordable city for renters?

Pinehurst is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,095/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($109,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pinehurst falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pinehurst?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,095/mo in Pinehurst. The local median household income is $109,802/yr, meaning the typical Pinehurst household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pinehurst?

Rent in Pinehurst has increased 13.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pinehurst rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Pinehurst is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #10 out of 128 tracked cities at $2,095/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pinehurst?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pinehurst ($2,095/mo): Raeford ($1,756/mo), Aberdeen ($1,803/mo), Southern Pines ($1,879/mo).

What percentage of Pinehurst residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.8% of Pinehurst households are renters, while 85.2% are owner-occupied. Pinehurst leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pinehurst rent compare to the national average?

Pinehurst's median rent of $2,095/mo is $133 (7%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #10 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,095/mo, rent takes ~23% of Pinehurst's median household income ($109,802/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pinehurst 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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