Studio Apartment Rent in Raeford, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Raeford, North Carolina as of August 2026. That's +54% lower than the citywide median of $1,756 and +37% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Raeford
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 Raeford
Compare Raeford'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 | Mount Airy | $810 |
| 12 | Raeford (this page) | $810 |
| 13 | Graham | $840 |
| 14 | Kinston | $840 |
| 15 | Washington | $840 |
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 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 7 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 9 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 11 | Huntersville | $1,540 |
| 12 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
| 13 | Durham | $1,517 |
| 14 | Mooresville | $1,510 |
| 15 | Arden | $1,500 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Raeford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Raeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vass, NC | 15.5 mi | $1,400 | +$590 (+73%) |
| Aberdeen, NC | 15.6 mi | $800 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Southern Pines, NC | 15.9 mi | $1,010 | +$200 (+25%) |
| Cameron, NC | 20 mi | $1,140 | +$330 (+41%) |
| Pinehurst, NC | 20.8 mi | $1,480 | +$670 (+83%) |
| Hope Mills, NC | 22.4 mi | $1,070 | +$260 (+32%) |
| Fayetteville, NC | 23.1 mi | $1,069 | +$259 (+32%) |
| Spring Lake, NC | 25.2 mi | $1,010 | +$200 (+25%) |
| Carthage, NC | 27.7 mi | $1,230 | +$420 (+52%) |
| Sanford, NC | 32 mi | $1,110 | +$300 (+37%) |
| Lumberton, NC | 34 mi | $720 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Lillington, NC | 37.7 mi | $770 | $-40 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Raeford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Raeford?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Raeford, North Carolina is $810 per month. This is +54% below the citywide median of $1,756.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Raeford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,400 ($2,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Raeford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Raeford's studio median of $810 is +37% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Raeford rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 117 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Raeford ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Raeford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Aberdeen ($800), Lumberton ($720), Lillington ($770).