Average Rent in Johnston, NC

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Current Versus Historical Johnston, NC Rents

Johnston rentals average $2,850 for a studio rental to $2,097 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,713, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,650 (95.65%) year-over-year from $1,725 to $3,375. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (3.81%) year-over-year from $1,093 to $1,135. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (1.22%) year-over-year from $1,430 to $1,448. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (7.04%) year-over-year from $1,775 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $52 (-2.41%) year-over-year from $2,147 to $2,095. 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 up by 41.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.16% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $450.43 $3,375 $1,725 (95.65%) $870 (288.13%)
1 BR $2.34 $1,135 $1,093 (3.81%) $797 (42.47%)
2 BR $1.39 $1,448 $1,430 (1.22%) $1,083 (33.62%)
3 BR $1.17 $1,900 $1,775 (7.04%) $1,588 (19.65%)
4+ BR $1.00 $2,095 $2,147 (-2.41%) $1,816 (15.36%)

Historical Rents in Johnston, NC

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Top Cities Near Johnston

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Johnston. The average rent in Johnston is currently $1,950 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Johnston, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,250 per month.

Let's compare Johnston, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Johnston, NC is 53.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.69% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Johnston, NC are about 15.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.61% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Johnston, NC in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fayetteville, NC N/A $845 $995 $1,350
Raleigh, NC $1,375 $1,359 $1,700 $1,900
Durham, NC $1,298 $1,766 $1,800 $2,000
Cary, NC $1,900 N/A $1,700 $2,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Johnston

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Johnston. Some of these neighborhoods include Westover, Terry Sanford, and Seventy-First. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Johnston, NC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Johnston, NC is currently around $1,290 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Johnston, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,235 per month. Whereas, at $1,400 average rent per month, Seventy-First is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Johnston. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Westover, Fayetteville, NC N/A $650 $995 $1,235
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC N/A $985 $930 $1,290
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC N/A $795 $900 $1,400

Top Counties Near Johnston

There are a total of 3 counties located by Johnston, NC. Some of these counties include Cumberland, NC, Onslow, NC, and Harnett, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,855. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Johnston, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Johnston, NC is 45.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Johnston, NC is 1.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Johnston, NC is 6.64% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cumberland, NC N/A $823 $995 $1,350
Onslow, NC $495,000 $840 $1,150 $1,695
Harnett, NC $1,938 $1,098 $1,495 $1,825
Orange, NC N/A $1,375 $1,635 $1,885
Wake, NC $1,800 $1,367 $1,700 $2,100
Durham, NC $1,300 $1,719 $1,800 $2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Johnston

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Johnston, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,899. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28303, Fayetteville, NC at $1,125 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,399 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 Johnston, NC is $786 per month. Or in other words, $1 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,586 per month. Which comes out to $1 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Johnston, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
28540, Onslow County, NC $475,000 $775 $1,121 $1,700
28314, Fayetteville, NC N/A $885 $1,100 $1,400
27560, Morrisville, NC N/A N/A $1,700 $2,195
28304, Fayetteville, NC N/A $798 $925 $1,365
27519, Cary, NC N/A N/A $1,795 $2,399
28303, Fayetteville, NC N/A $650 $895 $1,125
27610, Raleigh, NC N/A N/A $1,447 $1,847
27502, Wake County, NC N/A N/A $1,695 $2,363
27703, Durham County, NC N/A N/A $1,623 $2,173
27603, Garner, NC $850 $1,623 $2,025 $2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Johnston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Johnston, NC?
The average monthly rental price for Johnston, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,713. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Johnston, 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 Johnston, NC.
How much is a studio apartment in Johnston, NC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $450.43. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Johnston.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Johnston, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,220 and an average price per square feet of $2.34. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Johnston.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Johnston, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,468 and an average price per square feet of $1.39. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Johnston.
How have rent prices in Johnston, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Johnston, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.96%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC?
A reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC is around $1,370/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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