What is the average apartment size in Salisbury?

The average size for a Salisbury, NC apartment is 950 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 Salisbury?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Salisbury is $1,268 per month, a 0.48% decrease from last years average of $1,274.

What is the average apartment size in Salisbury?

The typical apartment in Salisbury offers about 950 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Salisbury, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Salisbury ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 75% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Salisbury is $1,268, a 0.48% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,274.

One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $1,094, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,322 offer 1,033 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,242 sq ft) for $1,495, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Salisbury, NC

Last updated: May 16, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,268	950 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,094	698 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,322	1,033 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,495	1,242 sq. ft.

Salisbury, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Salisbury, NC have decreased by 0.48% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,274 to $1,268.

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

The largest share of rentals in Salisbury, NC (75%) 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 Salisbury, NC?

6,768 or 48% of the households in Salisbury, NC are renter-occupied while 7,275 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Salisbury Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Salisbury	$1,268
Charlotte	$1,659
Raleigh	$1,567
Winston - Salem	$1,288
Greensboro	$1,332
Durham	$1,532
Fayetteville	$1,298
Concord	$1,520
Clayton	$1,574
Wilmington	$1,644
High Point	$1,245
Mooresville	$1,603
Huntersville	$1,700
Kannapolis, NC	$1,562
Cornelius, NC	$1,696
Statesville, NC	$1,219
Lexington, NC	$1,239
Davidson, NC	$1,824

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 Salisbury 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.