Average Rent in Graham, NC
3 apartment buildings, 29 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Graham, NCAvg Rent
$1,369/mo
median $1,365
market average
Cheapest
$1,055/mo
Elevate 54 Apartments
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
29
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Graham, NC Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Elevate 54 Apartments
230 Pine Knot Ln, Graham, NC 27253, USA
Waterside Apartments
2120 Waterside Cir, Graham, NC 27253, USA
Elevate Haw River
2310 Vantage Pt, Graham, NC 27253, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevate 54 Apartments 230 Pine Knot Ln, Graham, NC 27253, USA | $1,055 | $1,203 | $1.15/ft² | 4.4 (200) | 4 |
| 2 | Waterside Apartments 2120 Waterside Cir, Graham, NC 27253, USA | $1,170 | $1,399 | $1.42/ft² | 4.5 (176) | 14 |
| 3 | Elevate Haw River 2310 Vantage Pt, Graham, NC 27253, USA | $1,195 | $1,390 | $1.26/ft² | 4.5 (144) | 11 |
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Graham, NC neighborhoods
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Graham, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Graham, NC is $1,369 per month, based on 29 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,055 at Elevate 54 Apartments to $1,835 at Elevate Haw River.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,203/mo | $1,055/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $1,398/mo | $1,335/mo | 12 |
| 3 Bed | $1,695/mo | $1,620/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Graham, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Graham, NC averages $1,203/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,398/mo. At the local median household income of $54,783, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Graham, NC at $990/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Graham, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Graham, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,369/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,055/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Graham, NC is $54,783 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Graham, NC
Overall prices in Graham, NC runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Graham, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,369 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,957/mo |
Population
17,537
Median household income
$54,783
Census median rent
$990/mo
Census rent burden
25.8%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Graham, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Graham, NC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,075 | +52% | -4.7% | 88 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,644 | +20% | -5.5% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $1,978 | +44% | -4.6% | 31 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,849 | +35% | -0.1% | 25 |
| Concord, NC | $1,528 | +12% | -5.3% | 24 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,898 | +39% | -0.2% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Graham, NC?
The average rent in Graham, NC is $1,369 per month, based on 29 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Graham, NC?
The median asking rent in Graham, NC is $1,365 per month, computed from 29 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,369/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Graham, NC?
The lowest available rent in Graham, NC starts at $1,055 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Graham, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Graham, NC average $1,203/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,055/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Graham, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Graham, NC average $1,398/mo. Units start from $1,335/mo across 12 units currently listed.
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