Average Rent in Johnston, NC

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Current Versus Historical Johnston, NC Rents

Johnston rentals average $1,195 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,175 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $3,568 (147.00%) year-over-year from $2,427 to $5,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (4.46%) year-over-year from $1,144 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $91 (-6.52%) year-over-year from $1,391 to $1,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $9 (-0.47%) year-over-year from $1,809 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $191 (8.84%) year-over-year from $2,159 to $2,350. 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 2.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$13.47	$1,195	$1,144 (4.46%)	$1,044 (14.46%)
2 BR	$15.60	$1,300	$1,391 (-6.52%)	$1,452 (-10.45%)
3 BR	$13.56	$1,800	$1,809 (-0.47%)	$1,758 (2.37%)
4+ BR	$11.91	$2,350	$2,159 (8.84%)	$2,148 (9.39%)

Historical Rents in Johnston, NC

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Top Cities Near Johnston

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Johnston. The average rent in Johnston is currently $1,935 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 Johnston, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,297 per month.

Let's compare Johnston, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Johnston, NC are about 27.94% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.14% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Johnston, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$875	$1,015	$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	$1,632	$1,995
Apex, NC	N/A	$1,321	$1,695	$2,098
Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,624	$1,695	$2,297

Top Neighborhoods Near Johnston

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

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Johnston, NC is currently around $1,525 per month. A total of 4 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 Johnston's average rent, which is actually $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Johnston, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $1,925 average rent per month, Jack Britt is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Johnston. 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
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,925

Top Counties Near Johnston

There are a total of 7 counties located by Johnston, NC. Some of these counties include Cumberland, NC, Harnett, 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 one county has 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 Johnston, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Johnston, NC is 0.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Johnston, NC is 15.38% 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
Harnett, NC	$1,500	$1,095	$1,473	$1,900
Orange, NC	$1,240	$1,638	$1,720	$1,930
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,400	$1,680	$2,000
Hoke, NC	N/A	$800	$1,338	$2,000
Wake, NC	$2,175	$1,450	$1,600	$2,065
Chatham, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$2,203

Top Zipcodes Near Johnston

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Johnston, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,873. A total of 5 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 Johnston, 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 Johnston, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27520, Johnston County, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,375	$1,848
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
27604, Raleigh, NC	N/A	$1,475	$1,520	$1,829
27502, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,442	$1,695	$2,249
27616, Raleigh, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,645	$1,873
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$748	$1,100	$1,550
27560, Morrisville, NC	$2,125	$1,454	$1,800	$2,250
27606, Wake County, NC	$1,625	$995	$1,300	$1,520

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 $1,800. 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 one bedroom apartment in Johnston, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $13.47. There are a total of 7 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $15.60. There are a total of 13 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 1.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.