Renting in High Point
Renting in High Point is genuinely affordable relative to national norms -- median rent around $1,400/month, about 28% below the U.S. average -- though estimates vary somewhat by tracker and unit size.
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Learn moreWhat rent costs, and a real spread by source
One tracker cites an average High Point apartment rent of $1,241/month (up 1.99% year-over-year); a separate source cites $1,400/month; a third cites a lower $1,027/month average. As of May 2026, the median rent across all bedroom counts and property types was $1,400/month -- about $550 (28%) below the national average by that source. Treat the roughly $1,000-$1,400/month range as the honest picture rather than one precise figure.
Rent by unit size
By unit size, one tracker cites roughly $887/month for a studio, $1,128 for a one-bedroom (739 sq ft), $1,262 for a two-bedroom (996 sq ft), and $1,481 for a three-bedroom (1,309 sq ft) -- a useful breakdown for comparing against the average-rent figures above, which don't specify unit mix.
How that compares to owning
Given High Point's $283,500 median sale price (see housing-market) and current mortgage rates, renting a comparable unit generally runs below the monthly cost of owning on most readings -- a real, if not dramatic, affordability edge for renters weighing a near-term move versus buying immediately.
Demand pressure around High Point Market weeks
Short-term and furnished-rental demand spikes meaningfully during the twice-yearly High Point Market (April and October) as exhibitors and buyers seek temporary housing -- a real, disclosed factor that can affect short-term rental pricing and availability near downtown specifically, distinct from the standard long-term apartment market covered by the figures above.
Key takeaways
- Average/median rent estimates for High Point range roughly $1,027-$1,400/month across sources -- the higher, more detailed figure (~$1,400/month, May 2026) runs about 28% below the national average.
- By unit size, one tracker cites roughly $887 (studio), $1,128 (1BR), $1,262 (2BR), and $1,481 (3BR) per month.
- Renting a comparable unit generally runs below the monthly cost of owning at High Point's current median home price, though the gap depends on which rent and price figures are compared.
- Short-term/furnished-rental demand and pricing near downtown spike meaningfully during the twice-yearly High Point Market (April and October) -- a genuine, High Point-specific factor distinct from the standard long-term rental market.
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