Last updated August 18, 2026

Average Rent in Graham, NC & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Graham, NC. Updated daily.

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Market Average

$1,375/mo

Lowest Available

$1,140/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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Price Cuts This Week in Graham, NC

15 listed units across 2 buildings in Graham, NC dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $87/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Elevate Haw River	Unit 8, B2C Sunroom	$1,610	$1,400	$210
Elevate Haw River	Unit 9, B2D Balcony	$1,660	$1,450	$210
Elevate Haw River	Unit 10, B2E Office	$1,685	$1,480	$205
Elevate Haw River	Unit 7, B2B Office	$1,635	$1,430	$205
Elevate Haw River	Unit 6, B2A Balcony	$1,440	$1,380	$60
Elevate Haw River	Unit 1, A1A Balcony	$1,200	$1,145	$55
Elevate Haw River	Unit 2, A1B Office	$1,235	$1,180	$55
Elevate Haw River	Unit 3, A1C Sunroom	$1,240	$1,185	$55

See today's prices on all 31 listed units

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Graham, NC?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Graham, NC is $1,375 per month across 3 apartment communities and 31 available units.

The most affordable option is Elevate 54 Apartments starting at $1,140/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,184/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,398/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,706/mo.

Prices range from $1,140 to $1,870 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 10 units are currently listed.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Graham, NC

1 Bed

$1,184

from $1,140 · 12 units

2 Bed

$1,398

from $1,315 · 13 units

3 Bed

$1,706

from $1,615 · 6 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Graham, NC

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Elevate 54 Apartments	$1,140/mo	$1,255/mo	4	4.4
Elevate Haw River	$1,145/mo	$1,369/mo	12	4.5
Waterside Apartments	$1,145/mo	$1,411/mo	15	4.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Graham, NC

What is the average rent in Graham, NC?

The average rent in Graham, NC is $1,375 per month as of August 2026, based on 31 units across 3 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Graham, NC?

The current average rent in Graham, NC is $1,375/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Graham, NC?

The most affordable apartment in Graham, NC is Elevate 54 Apartments with units starting at $1,140/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Graham, NC?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Graham, NC averages $1,184/mo, with prices starting at $1,140/mo across 12 available units.

How many apartments are available in Graham, NC?

There are 31 units available across 3 apartment communities in Graham, NC.

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 $1,375/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 ($1,140/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.

Cost of living in Graham, NC

We only have live rent data for Graham, NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,375	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,375/mo	$16,500/year

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 are refreshed annually.

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