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Average Rent in Huntersville 28078 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Huntersville 28078, Huntersville, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,584/mo
▼ 2.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,743/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
22
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Huntersville 28078
166 listed units across 5 buildings offering 3 bed units in Huntersville 28078 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $44/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abberly Liberty Crossing Apartment Homes by HHHunt | Unit 6 | $2,959 | $2,416 | $543 |
| Abberly Liberty Crossing Apartment Homes by HHHunt | Unit 4 | $2,617 | $2,385 | $232 |
| Abberly Liberty Crossing Apartment Homes by HHHunt | Unit 1 | $2,080 | $1,913 | $167 |
| Abberly Liberty Crossing Apartment Homes by HHHunt | Unit 5 | $2,557 | $2,408 | $149 |
| Bexley Commons At Rosedale | Unit 1, Sweetbriar | $1,459 | $1,369 | $90 |
| Evolve Huntersville Apartment Homes | Unit 13-301, 3x2 - Eagle | $2,029 | $1,954 | $75 |
| Evolve Huntersville Apartment Homes | Unit 3-307, 3x2 - Eagle | $2,029 | $1,954 | $75 |
| Evolve Huntersville Apartment Homes | Unit 5-307, 3x2 - Eagle | $2,029 | $1,954 | $75 |
Huntersville 28078 vs Huntersville, NC Average
Huntersville 28078 is more expensive than the Huntersville, NC average by $392/mo (18%). The citywide average is $2,192/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Huntersville 28078?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Huntersville 28078 is $2,584 per month across 6 apartment communities and 22 available units. Rents have decreased $56 (2.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is MAA Huntersville starting at $1,743/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,584/mo.
Prices range from $1,743 to $3,635 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Huntersville 28078 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,774 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,746 | -$28 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,737 | -$9 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Huntersville 28078
Rent Prices by Apartment in Huntersville 28078
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Huntersville | $1,743/mo | $1,743/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Bexley Commons At Rosedale | $1,949/mo | $1,949/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Evolve Huntersville Apartment Homes | $1,954/mo | $1,963/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
| The Luxe of Huntersville | $2,051/mo | $2,069/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Abberly Liberty Crossing Apartment Homes by HHHunt | $2,133/mo | $2,133/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| LANA at Lake Norman Apartments | $3,109/mo | $3,446/mo | 9 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Huntersville 28078
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$103,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,584/mo.
Comfortable income
$124,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,743/mo), you need to earn at least $70,000/year.
Median household income in Huntersville 28078 is $119,951 , about 3% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Huntersville 28078
Overall prices in Huntersville 28078 runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.3, 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 Huntersville 28078's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,584 |
| Utilities | $417 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Healthcare | $485 |
| Other goods and services | $776 |
| Estimated total | $5,780/mo |
Population
62,458
Median household income
$119,951
Census median rent
$1,742/mo
Census rent burden
26.3%
Median age
39.9
Mean commute
27 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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