Studio Apartment Rent in Rocky Mount, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rocky Mount, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,300 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rocky Mount
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 Rocky Mount
Compare Rocky Mount'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rocky Mount.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rocky Mount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, NC | 13.1 mi | $870 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Wilson, NC | 16.1 mi | $850 | $-37 (-4%) |
| Zebulon, NC | 34.7 mi | $1,290 | +$403 (+45%) |
| Winterville, NC | 39.3 mi | $940 | +$53 (+6%) |
| Goldsboro, NC | 40.3 mi | $925 | +$38 (+4%) |
| Greenville, NC | 40.4 mi | $910 | +$23 (+3%) |
| Wendell, NC | 41.4 mi | $1,290 | +$403 (+45%) |
| Youngsville, NC | 43.5 mi | $1,290 | +$403 (+45%) |
| Knightdale, NC | 47.4 mi | $1,520 | +$633 (+71%) |
| Smithfield, NC | 47.5 mi | $1,290 | +$403 (+45%) |
| Clayton, NC | 47.6 mi | $1,495 | +$608 (+69%) |
| Henderson, NC | 49.5 mi | $760 | $-127 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Rocky Mount — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rocky Mount?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is $887 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,300.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rocky Mount?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,480 ($2,957/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rocky Mount expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rocky Mount's studio median of $887 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rocky Mount rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Rocky Mount ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rocky Mount?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Nashville ($870), Wilson ($850), Henderson ($760).