Studio Apartment Rent in Youngsville, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Youngsville, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,921 and in line with the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Youngsville
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 Youngsville
Compare Youngsville'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 Youngsville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Youngsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest, NC | 8.3 mi | $1,560 | +$270 (+21%) |
| Zebulon, NC | 14.3 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Wendell, NC | 15.2 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Knightdale, NC | 15.2 mi | $1,520 | +$230 (+18%) |
| Creedmoor, NC | 18.1 mi | $1,330 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Raleigh, NC | 19 mi | $1,579 | +$289 (+22%) |
| Henderson, NC | 22.6 mi | $760 | $-530 (-41%) |
| Clayton, NC | 25.1 mi | $1,495 | +$205 (+16%) |
| Garner, NC | 25.9 mi | $1,470 | +$180 (+14%) |
| Morrisville, NC | 28.8 mi | $1,352 | +$62 (+5%) |
| Cary, NC | 30.2 mi | $1,685 | +$395 (+31%) |
| Nashville, NC | 31.4 mi | $870 | $-420 (-33%) |
Studio rent in Youngsville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Youngsville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Youngsville, North Carolina is $1,290 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,921.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Youngsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Youngsville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Youngsville's studio median of $1,290 is right at the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 50th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Youngsville rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Youngsville ranks #84 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Youngsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Henderson ($760), Nashville ($870).