Studio Apartment Rent in Pittsboro, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pittsboro, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,985 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pittsboro
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 Pittsboro
Compare Pittsboro'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pittsboro.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pittsboro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrboro, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,144 | $-106 (-8%) |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 15.9 mi | $1,725 | +$475 (+38%) |
| Graham, NC | 17.3 mi | $840 | $-410 (-33%) |
| Sanford, NC | 21.4 mi | $1,110 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Apex, NC | 21.7 mi | $1,827 | +$577 (+46%) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 24 mi | $1,870 | +$620 (+50%) |
| Hillsborough, NC | 24.5 mi | $1,440 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Durham, NC | 26.4 mi | $1,517 | +$267 (+21%) |
| Mebane, NC | 26.9 mi | $1,250 | — |
| Morrisville, NC | 27.3 mi | $1,352 | +$102 (+8%) |
| Cary, NC | 27.5 mi | $1,685 | +$435 (+35%) |
| Burlington, NC | 28.9 mi | $855 | $-395 (-32%) |
Studio rent in Pittsboro — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pittsboro?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pittsboro, North Carolina is $1,250 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,985.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pittsboro?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsboro expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pittsboro's studio median of $1,250 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pittsboro rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Pittsboro ranks #73 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pittsboro?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Carrboro ($1,144), Graham ($840), Sanford ($1,110).