Studio Apartment Rent in Spring Lake, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Spring Lake, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,420 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Spring Lake
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 Spring Lake
Compare Spring Lake'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Spring Lake.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Spring Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | 12.4 mi | $1,069 | +$59 (+6%) |
| Lillington, NC | 13.1 mi | $770 | $-240 (-24%) |
| Cameron, NC | 14.1 mi | $1,140 | +$130 (+13%) |
| Vass, NC | 19.7 mi | $1,400 | +$390 (+39%) |
| Hope Mills, NC | 21.1 mi | $1,070 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Sanford, NC | 21.5 mi | $1,110 | +$100 (+10%) |
| Fuquay Varina, NC | 24 mi | $1,580 | +$570 (+56%) |
| Raeford, NC | 25.2 mi | $810 | $-200 (-20%) |
| Angier, NC | 26.2 mi | $1,290 | +$280 (+28%) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 27.7 mi | $1,870 | +$860 (+85%) |
| Southern Pines, NC | 29.1 mi | $1,010 | — |
| Carthage, NC | 33.1 mi | $1,230 | +$220 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Spring Lake — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Spring Lake?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Spring Lake, North Carolina is $1,010 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,420.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Spring Lake?
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 Spring Lake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Spring Lake'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 Spring Lake rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Spring Lake ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Spring Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lillington ($770), Raeford ($810).