Studio Apartment Rent in Southern Pines, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Southern Pines, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,770 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Southern Pines
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 Southern Pines
Compare Southern Pines'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 Southern Pines.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Southern Pines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, NC | 5.7 mi | $800 | $-210 (-21%) |
| Pinehurst, NC | 6.1 mi | $1,480 | +$470 (+47%) |
| Vass, NC | 9.7 mi | $1,400 | +$390 (+39%) |
| Carthage, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,230 | +$220 (+22%) |
| Raeford, NC | 15.9 mi | $810 | $-200 (-20%) |
| Cameron, NC | 16.5 mi | $1,140 | +$130 (+13%) |
| Sanford, NC | 23.6 mi | $1,110 | +$100 (+10%) |
| Spring Lake, NC | 29.1 mi | $1,010 | — |
| Fayetteville, NC | 33.4 mi | $1,069 | +$59 (+6%) |
| Hope Mills, NC | 36 mi | $1,070 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Lillington, NC | 38.2 mi | $770 | $-240 (-24%) |
| Pittsboro, NC | 41.5 mi | $1,250 | +$240 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Southern Pines — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Southern Pines?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Southern Pines, North Carolina is $1,010 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,770.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Southern Pines?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Southern Pines expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Southern Pines's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Southern Pines rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Southern Pines ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Southern Pines?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Aberdeen ($800), Raeford ($810), Lillington ($770).