Sanford, NC rental market

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Last updated September 16, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sanford, NC is $1,850.

Average rent

$1,850

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

154

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $7,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$8001
$9002
$1,0006
$1,1008
$1,2008
$1,3007
$1,4009
$1,50012
$1,60016
$1,70017
$1,80020
$1,90024
$2,00026
$2,10011
$2,2006
$2,3006
$2,4006
$2,5006
$2,6004
$2,7001
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,0001
$3,3002
$3,4002
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,850$1,795
Feb$1,800$1,800
Mar$1,800$1,795
Apr$1,998$1,799
May$1,895$1,799
Jun$1,995$1,790
Jul$2,000$1,900
Aug$1,950$1,883
Sep$1,875$1,850
Oct$1,900No data
Nov$1,800No data
Dec$1,800No data

Market temperature

The Sanford, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Sanford, NC is 7% lower than the national average.

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$1,850

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Sanford, NC?

The average rent in Sanford, NC is $1,850.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC is $1,354 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC is $1,250 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC is $1,800 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC is $2,220 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Sanford, NC?

Houses in Sanford, NC rent between $500 - $7,000 with an average rent of $1,850.

7. How has the rent in Sanford, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Sanford, NC did not change.

8. How much has the rent in Sanford, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Sanford, NC did not change.

9. How many available rentals are there in Sanford, NC?

There are currently 154 rentals available in Sanford, NC.

10. How do rent prices in Sanford, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Sanford, NC is $1,850 — 7.5% lower the national average of $2,000.

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