Average Rent in 27520, Johnston County, NC

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Current Versus Historical 27520, Johnston County, NC Rents

27520 rentals average $998 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,289 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3,242 (-62.14%) year-over-year from $5,217 to $1,975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $87 (-9.81%) year-over-year from $887 to $800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $103 (7.17%) year-over-year from $1,442 to $1,545. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.80%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $291 (14.14%) year-over-year from $2,059 to $2,350. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 24.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$9.60	$800	$887 (-9.81%)	$1,123 (-28.78%)
2 BR	$14.77	$1,545	$1,442 (7.17%)	$1,458 (5.94%)
3 BR	$14.05	$1,800	$1,833 (-1.80%)	$1,752 (2.72%)
4+ BR	$11.68	$2,350	$2,059 (14.14%)	$2,296 (2.36%)

Historical Rents in 27520, Johnston County, NC

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Top Cities Near 27520

There are a total of 7 cities nearby 27520. The average rent in 27520 is currently $2,025 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 27520, Johnston County, NC is Apex, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare 27520, Johnston County, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 60.15% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 27520, Johnston County, NC are about 18.10% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.05% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near 27520, Johnston County, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$765	$1,000	$1,500
Raleigh, NC	$1,799	$1,598	$1,600	$1,850
Chapel Hill, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,650	$1,890
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,249	$1,765	$2,025
Wake Forest, NC	$2,100	$1,295	$1,400	$2,050
Cary, NC	$2,395	$1,919	$1,800	$2,295
Apex, NC	N/A	$1,353	$1,648	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near 27520

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near 27520. Some of these neighborhoods include Westover, Terry Sanford, and Douglas Byrd. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near 27520, Johnston County, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near 27520, Johnston County, NC is currently around $1,525 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 27520's average rent, which is actually $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 27520, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,395 per month. Whereas, at $1,900 average rent per month, Jack Britt is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 27520. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$938	$1,395
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$1,150	$1,485
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$750	$1,200	$1,500
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,550
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$863	$925	$1,585
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,200	$1,900

Top Counties Near 27520

There are a total of 8 counties located by 27520, Johnston County, NC. Some of these counties include Robeson, NC, Cumberland, NC, and Johnston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Robeson, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by 27520, Johnston County, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 27520, Johnston County, NC is 1.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 27520, Johnston County, NC is 1.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Robeson, NC	N/A	$750	$1,100	$1,200
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$795	$1,038	$1,510
Johnston, NC	N/A	$985	$1,447	$1,800
Hoke, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,200	$1,850
Harnett, NC	N/A	$1,045	$1,313	$1,900
Orange, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,725	$1,999
Wake, NC	$1,938	$1,575	$1,625	$2,025
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,191	$1,765	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near 27520

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near 27520, Johnston County, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,975. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28303, Fayetteville, NC at $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,350 per month is 27519, Cary, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,666. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 27520, Johnston County, NC is $1,268 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,525 per month. Which comes out to $16 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 27520, Johnston County, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,837	$1,820	$1,400	$1,820
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,773	$2,100	$2,000
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,500	$1,500	$1,790
27519, Cary, NC	$2,350	$1,616	$1,850	$2,350
27616, Raleigh, NC	$2,200	$1,450	$1,575	$1,950
27606, Wake County, NC	N/A	$995	$1,400	$1,500
27502, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,491	$1,750	$2,300
27560, Morrisville, NC	$1,875	$1,500	$1,775	$2,200
27703, Durham County, NC	N/A	$1,264	$1,550	$2,135
27587, Wake Forest, NC	$1,998	$1,273	$1,400	$2,125

Frequently Asked Questions - 27520 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 27520, Johnston County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for 27520, Johnston County, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 27520, Johnston County, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 27520, Johnston County, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 27520, Johnston County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $998 and an average price per square feet of $9.60. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 27520.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 27520, Johnston County, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $14.77. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 27520.

How have rent prices in 27520, Johnston County, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 27520, Johnston County, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.62%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 27520, Johnston County, NC?

A reasonable rent price in 27520, Johnston County, NC is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.