Average Rent in Cumberland, NC

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Current Versus Historical Cumberland, NC Rents

Cumberland rentals average $875 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,495, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially 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 $94 (12.06%) year-over-year from $781 to $875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $69 (-6.38%) year-over-year from $1,084 to $1,015. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (4.02%) year-over-year from $1,533 to $1,595. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-0.71%) year-over-year from $2,115 to $2,100. 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 up by 2.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.58	$875	$781 (12.06%)	$839 (4.29%)
2 BR	$12.94	$1,015	$1,084 (-6.38%)	$1,107 (-8.28%)
3 BR	$13.66	$1,595	$1,533 (4.02%)	$1,448 (10.13%)
4+ BR	$12.25	$2,100	$2,115 (-0.71%)	$1,943 (8.11%)

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 $2,100 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,495, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cumberland, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare Cumberland, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 50.97% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cumberland, NC are about 65.37% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.33% 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	$875	$1,008	$1,495
Apex, NC	N/A	$1,321	$1,745	$2,100
Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,624	$1,695	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near Cumberland

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Cumberland. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, and Douglas Byrd. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Cumberland, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Cumberland, NC is currently around $1,463 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,463. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Cumberland's average rent, which is actually $1,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Cumberland, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $1,550 average rent per month, Seventy-First 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	$895	$1,013	$1,250
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$1,025	$1,400
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,000	$1,525
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$995	$1,550

Top Counties Near Cumberland

There are a total of 5 counties located by Cumberland, NC. Some of these counties include Johnston, NC, Harnett, NC, and Hoke, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $13 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Johnston, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,203, Chatham, NC is the most expensive county by Cumberland, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cumberland, NC is 36.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cumberland, NC is 43.66% 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	$1,195	$1,300	$1,800
Harnett, NC	$1,500	$1,095	$1,473	$1,900
Hoke, NC	N/A	$800	$1,338	$2,000
Wake, NC	$2,175	$1,450	$1,600	$2,075
Chatham, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$2,203

Top Zipcodes Near Cumberland

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Cumberland, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,827. A total of 3 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 $2,400 per month is 27519, Cary, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cumberland, NC is $973 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,298 per month. Which comes out to $16 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	$748	$1,100	$1,550
28303, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$983	$1,300
28304, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,450
28306, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,845
28311, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	$950	$1,038	$1,448
27610, Raleigh, NC	$2,200	$895	$1,295	$1,895
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,738	$2,250	$1,995
27519, Cary, NC	$2,598	$1,624	$1,925	$2,400
27502, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,442	$1,745	$2,250
27520, Johnston County, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,375	$1,848

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 $1,495. 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 $875 and an average price per square feet of $14.58. There are a total of 44 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 $1,025 and an average price per square feet of $12.94. There are a total of 137 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 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cumberland, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Cumberland, NC is around $1,196/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.