Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC

Prices and availability in Sanford, NC were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Sanford, NC are: The Wagner, Pine Reserve Apartments, South Park Village Phase 1, South Park Village and Autumn Oaks.

The average rent in Sanford, NC is $1,229.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC is between $925 and $1,515.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC is between $632 and $2,550.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Sanford, NC is between $817 and $2,500.

In Sanford, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 2% of Sanford's rentals, 60% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 31% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Sanford is 24 years old, with 54% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 96% are garden-style apartment communities, 4% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Sanford are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 27% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 51% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.