Average Rent in Cumberland, NC

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Current Versus Historical Cumberland, NC Rents

Cumberland rentals average $825 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,000 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (5.43%) year-over-year from $783 to $825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $22 (2.00%) year-over-year from $1,078 to $1,099. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.61%) year-over-year from $1,550 to $1,575. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (5.60%) year-over-year from $2,083 to $2,200. 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 2.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$13.20	$825	$783 (5.43%)	$814 (1.33%)
2 BR	$13.14	$1,099	$1,078 (2.00%)	$1,057 (4.01%)
3 BR	$13.31	$1,575	$1,550 (1.61%)	$1,465 (7.51%)
4+ BR	$11.51	$2,200	$2,083 (5.60%)	$1,967 (11.86%)

Historical Rents in Cumberland, NC

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Top Cities Near Cumberland

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Cumberland. The average rent in Cumberland is currently $2,200 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 Cumberland, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,299 per month.

Let's compare Cumberland, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 68.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cumberland, NC are about 44.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.51% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Cumberland, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,100	$1,500
Apex, NC	$4,000	$1,386	$1,584	$2,200
Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,639	$1,800	$2,299

Top Neighborhoods Near Cumberland

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

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Cumberland, NC is currently around $1,538 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,538. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Cumberland's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cumberland, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $1,925 average rent per month, Jack Britt is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Cumberland. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$860	$1,200	$1,400
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$1,025	$1,400
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,200	$1,500
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$875	$1,095	$1,575
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$899	$998	$1,595
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$1,925

Top Counties Near Cumberland

There are a total of 5 counties located by Cumberland, NC. Some of these counties include Robeson, NC, Johnston, NC, and Harnett, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,887. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Robeson, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,050, Wake, NC is the most expensive county by Cumberland, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cumberland, NC is 20.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cumberland, NC is 27.16% more affordable 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	$900	$1,000	$1,125
Johnston, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,375	$1,809
Harnett, NC	$1,400	$995	$1,398	$1,887
Hoke, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,425	$1,900
Wake, NC	$2,000	$1,320	$1,600	$2,050

Top Zipcodes Near Cumberland

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Cumberland, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,769. A total of 2 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 $1,373 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,299 per month is 27519, Cary, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $598. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cumberland, NC is $959 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,406 per month. Which comes out to $15 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Cumberland, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$700	$1,099	$1,575
28303, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$985	$1,373
28304, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$887	$1,150	$1,595
28306, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,700
28311, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	$800	$1,100	$1,500
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,850	$895	$1,345	$1,838
27519, Cary, NC	$2,425	$1,626	$1,850	$2,299
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,536	$2,249	$2,000
27502, Wake County, NC	$4,000	$1,457	$1,584	$2,248
27520, Johnston County, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,463	$1,895

Frequently Asked Questions - Cumberland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cumberland, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Cumberland, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cumberland, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $825 and an average price per square feet of $13.20. There are a total of 43 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cumberland.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cumberland, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,099 and an average price per square feet of $13.14. There are a total of 145 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cumberland.

How have rent prices in Cumberland, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Cumberland, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cumberland, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Cumberland, NC is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.