Average Rent in Harnett, NC

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Current Versus Historical Harnett, NC Rents

Harnett rentals average $973 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,195 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $12 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,155 (-56.34%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $207 (-17.53%) year-over-year from $1,179 to $973. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $35 (2.74%) year-over-year from $1,265 to $1,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $95 (5.58%) year-over-year from $1,705 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (4.83%) year-over-year from $2,094 to $2,195. 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 15.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.00	$973	$1,179 (-17.53%)	$1,107 (-12.12%)
2 BR	$15.21	$1,300	$1,265 (2.74%)	$1,306 (-0.47%)
3 BR	$12.74	$1,800	$1,705 (5.58%)	$1,670 (7.78%)
4+ BR	$10.54	$2,195	$2,094 (4.83%)	$2,058 (6.64%)

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 $1,936 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,455, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harnett, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,255 per month.

Let's compare Harnett, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 28.28% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Harnett, NC are about 24.04% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.44% 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	$813	$1,000	$1,455
Raleigh, NC	$1,947	$1,200	$1,575	$1,825
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,196	$1,650	$1,900
Chapel Hill, NC	$875	$1,655	$1,650	$1,972
Wake Forest, NC	$2,000	$1,295	$1,373	$2,000
Cary, NC	$2,395	$1,520	$1,788	$2,255

Top Neighborhoods Near Harnett

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

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Harnett, NC is currently around $1,520 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Harnett's average rent, which is actually $1,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harnett, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,398 per month. Whereas, at $1,900 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
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$943	$1,398
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$799	$1,048	$1,400
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,185	$1,454
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,585
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,050	$1,650
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,900

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 $1,923. 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 $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,103, Orange, NC is the most expensive county by Harnett, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harnett, NC is 11.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harnett, NC is 13.27% 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	$838	$1,050	$1,500
Johnston, NC	N/A	$969	$1,353	$1,793
Hoke, NC	N/A	$800	$1,175	$1,850
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,196	$1,685	$1,995
Wake, NC	$2,075	$1,300	$1,593	$2,000
Orange, NC	$875	$1,655	$1,680	$2,103

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 $1,850. 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 $1,338 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,300 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 $1,148 per month. Or in other words, $18 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,418 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	N/A	$1,099	$1,550
28311, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	$750	$1,250	$1,435
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,725	$873	$1,300	$1,850
28303, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$762	$925	$1,338
27519, Cary, NC	$2,348	$1,540	$1,850	$2,300
27603, Garner, NC	$1,945	$1,715	$1,836	$1,995
28304, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,000	$1,500
27502, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,511	$1,585	$2,300
27520, Johnston County, NC	N/A	$885	$1,418	$1,800
28306, Cumberland County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,075	$1,800

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 $1,895. 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 one bedroom apartment in Harnett, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $973 and an average price per square feet of $18.00. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $15.21. There are a total of 19 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 -0.56%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Harnett, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Harnett, NC is around $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.