Studio Apartment Rent in Sneads Ferry, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina as of August 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,918 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sneads Ferry
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 Sneads Ferry
Compare Sneads Ferry'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 | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Sneads Ferry.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sneads Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge, NC | 10.3 mi | $1,010 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Jacksonville, NC | 16.3 mi | $845 | $-245 (-22%) |
| Hubert, NC | 18.2 mi | $880 | $-210 (-19%) |
| Hampstead, NC | 19 mi | $1,000 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Richlands, NC | 26.1 mi | $910 | $-180 (-17%) |
| Wilmington, NC | 38.7 mi | $1,125 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Newport, NC | 42.1 mi | $890 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Havelock, NC | 43.9 mi | $1,120 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 48.1 mi | $1,150 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Morehead City, NC | 48.1 mi | $960 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Kinston, NC | 48.8 mi | $840 | $-250 (-23%) |
| New Bern, NC | 50.6 mi | $960 | $-130 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Sneads Ferry — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sneads Ferry?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina is $1,090 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,918.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sneads Ferry?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,600 ($3,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sneads Ferry expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sneads Ferry's studio median of $1,090 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sneads Ferry rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 117 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Sneads Ferry ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sneads Ferry?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Holly Ridge ($1,010), Jacksonville ($845), Hubert ($880).