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Albemarle, NC

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A slice of history in a wooded retreat

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Albemarle is a small city in North Carolina roughly 40 miles east of Downtown Charlotte. It is a charming community with a fascinating history. The city is named for British General George Monck, who led his troops to victory during the English Civil War, which ended in 1651 with Charles II, son of executed King Charles I, coming out of exile to be restored as king. King Charles II was so grateful for Monck’s efforts that he granted him land in the Colonies and named him Duke of Albemarle.

Explore the history of Albemarle in the city’s many historic districts, including the charming Downtown Albemarle Historic District. But while you’ll love strolling along Main Street and enjoying the many shops and restaurants housed in historic buildings, the surrounding landscape is equally impressive. Albemarle is located in the Piedmont’s Uwharrie Lakes region, and it is close to several popular lakes. It is also near Morrow Mountain State Park and Uwharrie National Forest. These two parks provide opportunities for hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Albemarle, NC is $1,040 for one bedroom, $803 for two bedrooms, and $2,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albemarle has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,040/month
663 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Millingport Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

194 Students

8
out of 10

Endy Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

348 Students

3
out of 10

Central Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

546 Students

2
out of 10

East Albemarle Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

319 Students

2
out of 10

Albemarle Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

409 Students

1
out of 10

Albemarle High

Public

Grades 9-12

390 Students

2
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.