What is the average apartment size in Hampstead?

The average size for a Hampstead, NC apartment is 1,012 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hampstead?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Hampstead is $1,557 per month, a 1.78% decrease from last years average of $1,585.

What is the average apartment size in Hampstead?

The typical apartment in Hampstead offers about 1,012 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hampstead, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hampstead?

The typical rent budget in Hampstead ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hampstead?

In Hampstead, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hampstead is $1,557, a 1.78% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,585.

One-bedroom apartments provide 744 square feet for $1,275, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,544 offer 1,062 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,312 sq ft) for $2,104, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hampstead, NC

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,557	1,012 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,275	744 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,544	1,062 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,104	1,312 sq. ft.

Hampstead, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Hampstead, NC have decreased by 1.78% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,585 to $1,557.

What's the typical rent budget in Hampstead, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Hampstead, NC (49%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hampstead, NC?

831 or 27% of the households in Hampstead, NC are renter-occupied while 2,244 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Hampstead Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hampstead	$1,557
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Jacksonville, NC	$1,225

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hampstead apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.