Average Rent in 28540, Onslow County, NC

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Current Versus Historical 28540, Onslow County, NC Rents

28540 rentals average $864 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,295 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $941, or roughly $12 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $498 (-29.34%) year-over-year from $1,698 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (2.20%) year-over-year from $758 to $775. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $44 (-4.80%) year-over-year from $907 to $864. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $442 (-31.98%) year-over-year from $1,383 to $941. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $401 (21.16%) year-over-year from $1,894 to $2,295. 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 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.78% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR $11.53 $864 $907 (-4.80%) $832 (3.83%)
3 BR $12.25 $941 $1,383 (-31.98%) $1,233 (-23.70%)
4+ BR N/A $2,295 $1,894 (21.16%) $1,458 (57.37%)

Historical Rents in 28540, Onslow County, NC

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Top Counties Near 28540

There are a total of 1 counties located by 28540, Onslow County, NC. One county in the area is Johnston, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,795. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Johnston, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,795, Johnston, NC is the most expensive county by 28540, Onslow County, NC.

Rent for two bedrooms in 28540, Onslow County, NC is 53.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Johnston, NC N/A $1,200 $1,325 $1,795

Top Zipcodes Near 28540

There is one zipcode in or near 28540, Onslow County, NC. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,845.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near 28540, Onslow County, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
27520, Johnston County, NC N/A $1,200 $1,360 $1,845

Frequently Asked Questions - 28540 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 28540, Onslow County, NC?
The average monthly rental price for 28540, Onslow County, NC apartments for rent is approximately $941. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 28540, Onslow 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 28540, Onslow County, NC.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 28540, Onslow County, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $864 and an average price per square feet of $11.53. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 28540.
How have rent prices in 28540, Onslow County, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 28540, Onslow County, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 28540, Onslow County, NC?
A reasonable rent price in 28540, Onslow County, NC is around $753/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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