Sanford, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Sanford, NC?
Last updated June 26, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sanford, NC is $1,900.
Average rent
$1,900
Month-over-month change
+$105
Year-over-year change
-$100
Available rentals
128
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $695 to $7,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 5 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 5 |
| $1,300 | 6 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 18 |
| $1,700 | 14 |
| $1,800 | 15 |
| $1,900 | 31 |
| $2,000 | 14 |
| $2,100 | 11 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 12 |
| $2,500 | 13 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | No data |
| Aug | $1,950 | No data |
| Sep | $1,875 | No data |
| Oct | $1,900 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,800 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Sanford, NC is 6% lower than the national average.
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