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Pineville

Pop. 11,055·11th most expensive in North Carolina·Pineville rents are up 27.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,069/mo
Year-over-Year
+27.9%
Month-over-Month
+13.1%
vs US Median
+$107
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Pineville · $2,069
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,069/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$83,000/yr
Local median income
$69,354/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pineville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,790
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$3,100
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,980/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,069 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,828/yr
At $2,069/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 27.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+27.9% YoY, +13.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pineville, NC is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 44.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,055
Median income
$69,354
Median age
33.4
Renters
51.1%
Age distribution
25.5%
28.6%
23.3%
12.8%
Under 1825.5%
18–3428.6%
35–5423.3%
55–649.8%
65+12.8%
Gender
43.3%
56.7%
Male43.3%
Female56.7%
Race & ethnicity
42.8%
16.9%
27.6%
White42.8%
Black16.9%
Hispanic27.6%
Asian4.5%
Other8.3%
Education (25+)
18.5%
27.8%
44.9%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma18.5%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+44.9%
Housing tenure
48.9%
51.1%
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Pineville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,565 → $2,069
up 32.2%
Income
$53,199 → $69,354
up 30.4%
Population
10,317 → 11,055
up 7.2%
Renter share
56.3% → 51.1%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
43.1% → 44.9%
+1.8 pts

The median rent in Pineville, NC stood at $1,565 in 2023 and currently runs about $2,069, reflecting a 32.2% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $53,199 to $69,354 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.4% shift. The population has grown by 7.2% since 2021, moving from about 10,317 residents to roughly 11,055. Renters now make up 51.1% of households, compared with 56.3% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Pineville, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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By apartment size

Pineville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Pineville, NC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pineville is $2,069/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,440/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($69,354/yr), Pineville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 27.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pineville an affordable city for renters?

Pineville is considered moderate for renters. At $2,069/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($69,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pineville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Pineville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,069/mo in Pineville. The local median household income is $69,354/yr, meaning the typical Pineville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pineville?

Rent in Pineville has increased 27.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Pineville is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #11 out of 128 tracked cities at $2,069/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pineville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pineville ($2,069/mo): Rock Hill ($1,488/mo), Charlotte ($1,752/mo), Matthews ($1,752/mo).

What percentage of Pineville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.1% of Pineville households are renters, while 48.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Pineville has a strong rental market.

How does Pineville rent compare to the national average?

Pineville's median rent of $2,069/mo is $107 (5%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #11 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,069/mo, rent takes ~36% of Pineville's median household income ($69,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pineville 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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