← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Greensboro, NC, over the past three years
Rent in Greensboro, NC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,392
1-year change
+2.1%
3-year change
+9.5%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.5%
Rents in Greensboro rose +2.1%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.1% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Greensboro, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,392 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,383 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,385 |
| May 2026 | $1,377 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,377 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,369 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,366 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,358 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,357 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,357 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,359 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,361 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,362 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,360 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,355 |
| May 2025 | $1,345 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,343 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,330 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,328 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,322 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,326 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,325 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,327 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,325 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,329 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,326 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,323 |
| May 2024 | $1,311 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,298 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,285 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,277 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,274 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,271 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,275 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,271 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,273 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,271 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,080 |
City typical rent × NC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 27401 | $1,440 | +2.1% |
| 27403 | $1,330 | +3.7% |
| 27405 | $1,380 | +5.4% |
| 27406 | $1,262 | +2.4% |
| 27407 | $1,335 | +2.0% |
| 27408 | $1,432 | +6.1% |
| 27409 | $1,409 | +0.8% |
| 27410 | $1,408 | +1.3% |
| 27455 | $1,489 | −1.0% |
Negotiating a renewal in Greensboro
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Greensboro, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.0% to +6.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.