Average Rent in Harnett, NC

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Current Versus Historical Harnett, NC Rents

Harnett rentals average $895 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $12 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $730 (-44.92%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-8.30%) year-over-year from $954 to $875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-5.97%) year-over-year from $1,323 to $1,244. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $201 (12.19%) year-over-year from $1,649 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $119 (5.74%) year-over-year from $2,081 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 8.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.57% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $31.68 $895 $1,625 (-44.92%) $1,358 (-34.11%)
1 BR $12.35 $875 $954 (-8.30%) $1,130 (-22.57%)
2 BR $13.90 $1,244 $1,323 (-5.97%) $1,406 (-11.57%)
3 BR $13.01 $1,850 $1,649 (12.19%) $1,687 (9.68%)
4+ BR $10.67 $2,200 $2,081 (5.74%) $2,058 (6.88%)

Historical Rents in Harnett, NC

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Top Cities Near Harnett

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Harnett. The average rent in Harnett is currently $1,948 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harnett, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,195 per month.

Let's compare Harnett, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Harnett, NC is 2.23% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 48.57% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Harnett, NC are about 28.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.83% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Harnett, NC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fayetteville, NC N/A $795 $1,050 $1,400
Durham, NC N/A $1,295 $1,600 $1,823
Raleigh, NC $2,075 $1,185 $1,600 $1,825
Chapel Hill, NC $875 $1,491 $1,678 $1,948
Holly Springs, NC N/A $1,300 $1,645 $2,098
Apex, NC $2,373 $1,490 $1,600 $2,100
Cary, NC $2,398 $1,683 $1,695 $2,195

Top Neighborhoods Near Harnett

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Harnett. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, and Douglas Byrd. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Harnett, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Harnett, NC is currently around $1,425 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Harnett's average rent, which is actually $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harnett, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $1,825 average rent per month, Jack Britt is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Harnett. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC N/A $775 $1,100 $1,300
Westover, Fayetteville, NC N/A $788 $1,100 $1,395
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC N/A $863 $1,150 $1,425
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC N/A $850 $995 $1,500
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC N/A N/A $800 $1,825

Top Counties Near Harnett

There are a total of 6 counties located by Harnett, NC. Some of these counties include Cumberland, NC, Johnston, NC, and Hoke, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,910. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,000, Orange, NC is the most expensive county by Harnett, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harnett, NC is 27.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harnett, NC is 18.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cumberland, NC N/A $800 $1,063 $1,450
Johnston, NC N/A $979 $1,350 $1,785
Hoke, NC N/A $800 $1,200 $1,825
Durham, NC N/A $1,295 $1,650 $1,995
Wake, NC $2,095 $1,250 $1,600 $1,999
Orange, NC $875 $1,528 $1,795 $2,000

Top Zipcodes Near Harnett

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Harnett, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,895. A total of 9 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 $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,263 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 Harnett, NC is $1,025 per month. Or in other words, $18 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,450 per month. Which comes out to $15 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Harnett, 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 $750 $1,100 $1,500
28311, Cumberland County, NC N/A $825 $1,200 $1,363
27610, Raleigh, NC $2,095 $825 $1,450 $1,850
28303, Fayetteville, NC N/A $775 $950 $1,350
27519, Cary, NC $2,400 $1,627 $1,875 $2,263
27603, Garner, NC $2,000 $1,722 $1,700 $1,900
28304, Fayetteville, NC N/A $850 $995 $1,450
27502, Wake County, NC $1,995 $1,495 $1,600 $2,250
27560, Morrisville, NC N/A N/A $1,748 $2,195
27604, Raleigh, NC $2,000 $1,320 $1,450 $1,750

Frequently Asked Questions - Harnett Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Harnett, NC?
The average monthly rental price for Harnett, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Harnett, 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 Harnett, NC.
How much is a studio apartment in Harnett, NC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $895 and an average price per square feet of $31.68. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Harnett.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Harnett, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $875 and an average price per square feet of $12.35. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harnett.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Harnett, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,244 and an average price per square feet of $13.90. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harnett.
How have rent prices in Harnett, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Harnett, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Harnett, NC?
A reasonable rent price in Harnett, NC is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.