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Rural Hall

Pop. 3,466·71st most expensive in North Carolina·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,702/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$260
Falling (Monthly)
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Rural Hall · $1,702
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,702/mo, rent takes about 40% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$51,054/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rural Hall's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,820
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,180/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,702 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
$20,424/yr
At $1,702/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rural Hall, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,466
Median income
$51,054
Median age
42.1
Renters
43.9%
Age distribution
19.4%
24.1%
26.4%
19.9%
Under 1819.4%
18–3424.1%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.2%
65+19.9%
Gender
41.8%
58.2%
Male41.8%
Female58.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
16%
White67.9%
Black16%
Hispanic12%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
30%
31.4%
27.1%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma30%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
56.1%
43.9%
Owner56.1%
Renter43.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rural Hall, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,208 → $51,054
down 15.2%
Population
3,332 → 3,466
up 4.0%
Renter share
29% → 43.9%
+14.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.7% → 27.1%
+10.4 pts
Median age
47.6 → 42.1
-5.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $51,054 today, compared with $60,208 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 3,332 to 3,466 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. About 43.9% of households rent today, against 29% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.7% to 27.1%.

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About renting in Rural Hall, NC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rural Hall is $1,702/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,550/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($51,054/yr), Rural Hall ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Hall an affordable city for renters?

Rural Hall is considered moderate for renters. At $1,702/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($51,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rural Hall slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rural Hall?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,702/mo in Rural Hall. The local median household income is $51,054/yr, meaning the typical Rural Hall household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rural Hall?

Rent in Rural Hall has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Rural Hall rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Rural Hall is middle-of-the-pack for North Carolina for rent, ranking #71 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,702/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rural Hall?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rural Hall ($1,702/mo): High Point ($1,402/mo), Winston-Salem ($1,525/mo).

What percentage of Rural Hall residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.9% of Rural Hall households are renters, while 56.1% are owner-occupied. Rural Hall leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rural Hall rent compare to the national average?

Rural Hall's median rent of $1,702/mo is $260 (13%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #71 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,702/mo, rent takes ~40% of Rural Hall's median household income ($51,054/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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