Average Rent in Harnett, NC

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Current Versus Historical Harnett, NC Rents

Harnett rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $2,175 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $12 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $595 (65.75%) year-over-year from $905 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $96 (-9.19%) year-over-year from $1,046 to $950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $191 (14.56%) year-over-year from $1,309 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $55 (3.09%) year-over-year from $1,784 to $1,839. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $45 (2.06%) year-over-year from $2,156 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 4.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.02 $1,500 $905 (65.75%) $1,379 (8.76%)
1 BR $26.02 $950 $1,046 (-9.19%) $998 (-4.76%)
2 BR $14.55 $1,500 $1,309 (14.56%) $1,247 (20.32%)
3 BR $12.64 $1,839 $1,784 (3.09%) $1,658 (10.95%)
4+ BR $10.69 $2,200 $2,156 (2.06%) $1,999 (10.05%)

Historical Rents in Harnett, NC

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Top Cities Near Harnett

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Harnett. The average rent in Harnett is currently $1,935 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have 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 Harnett, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 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 58.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.51% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Harnett, NC are about 13.01% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Harnett, NC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fayetteville, NC N/A $875 $1,008 $1,495
Raleigh, NC $2,200 $1,398 $1,600 $1,875
Chapel Hill, NC $1,240 $1,707 $1,700 $1,875
Durham, NC N/A $1,395 $1,633 $1,995
Apex, NC N/A $1,321 $1,745 $2,100
Cary, NC $2,400 $1,624 $1,695 $2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near Harnett

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

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Harnett, NC is currently around $1,463 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Harnett's average rent, which is actually $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harnett, 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 Harnett. 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 Harnett

There are a total of 7 counties located by Harnett, NC. Some of these counties include Cumberland, NC, Johnston, NC, and Orange, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,495. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,203, Chatham, NC is the most expensive county by Harnett, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harnett, NC is 9.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harnett, NC is 1.87% 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 $875 $1,025 $1,495
Johnston, NC N/A $1,195 $1,300 $1,800
Orange, NC $1,240 $1,638 $1,720 $1,945
Hoke, NC N/A $800 $1,338 $2,000
Durham, NC N/A $1,400 $1,685 $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 Harnett

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Harnett, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,874. A total of 11 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 Harnett, NC is $1,254 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,520 per month. Which comes out to $16 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 $748 $1,100 $1,550
28311, Cumberland County, NC N/A $950 $1,038 $1,448
28303, Fayetteville, NC N/A $825 $983 $1,300
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
27610, Raleigh, NC $2,200 $895 $1,295 $1,895
28304, Fayetteville, NC N/A $875 $1,000 $1,450
27520, Johnston County, NC N/A $1,195 $1,375 $1,848
27560, Morrisville, NC $2,125 $1,454 $1,800 $2,250

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 $1,900. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $6.02. There are a total of 2 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 $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $26.02. There are a total of 4 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 $1,473 and an average price per square feet of $14.55. There are a total of 16 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 0.66%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Harnett, NC?
A reasonable rent price in Harnett, NC is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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