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 $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,819, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,854 (90.88%) year-over-year from $3,141 to $5,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (12.52%) year-over-year from $1,062 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-1.69%) year-over-year from $1,398 to $1,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-0.54%) year-over-year from $1,789 to $1,779. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (4.78%) year-over-year from $2,100 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 up by 9.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$17.33	$1,195	$1,062 (12.52%)	$1,052 (13.56%)
2 BR	$15.54	$1,375	$1,398 (-1.69%)	$1,455 (-5.53%)
3 BR	$13.95	$1,779	$1,789 (-0.54%)	$1,732 (2.73%)
4+ BR	$11.16	$2,200	$2,100 (4.78%)	$2,189 (0.49%)

Historical Rents in Johnston, NC

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Top Cities Near Johnston

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Johnston. The average rent in Johnston is currently $1,988 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Johnston, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,300 per month.

Let's compare Johnston, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.90% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Johnston, NC are about 18.52% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.88% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Johnston, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,100	$1,500
Raleigh, NC	$1,700	$1,250	$1,600	$1,848
Chapel Hill, NC	N/A	$1,690	$1,695	$1,907
Durham, NC	$960	$1,385	$1,600	$1,983
Fuquay-Varina, NC	N/A	$900	$1,495	$1,993
Apex, NC	$4,000	$1,385	$1,584	$2,200
Morrisville, NC	$2,100	$1,500	$1,750	$2,200
Cary, NC	$2,388	$1,639	$1,800	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Johnston

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

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Johnston, NC is currently around $1,500 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 Johnston's average rent, which is actually $1,819. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Johnston, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $1,900 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	$825	$1,195	$1,400
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$725	$1,048	$1,450
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$1,200	$1,500
South View, Hope Mills, NC	N/A	$875	$1,050	$1,500
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$899	$1,000	$1,600
Jack Britt, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$1,900

Top Counties Near Johnston

There are a total of 8 counties located by Johnston, NC. Some of these counties include Robeson, NC, Cumberland, NC, and Harnett, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,973. 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 Robeson, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,175. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,298, Chatham, NC is the most expensive county by Johnston, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Johnston, NC is 8.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Johnston, NC is 14.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Robeson, NC	N/A	$900	$975	$1,175
Cumberland, NC	N/A	$825	$1,100	$1,500
Harnett, NC	$1,400	$995	$1,495	$1,899
Hoke, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,450	$1,950
Orange, NC	$1,600	$1,690	$1,695	$1,995
Durham, NC	$960	$1,385	$1,663	$2,000
Wake, NC	$2,000	$1,350	$1,600	$2,050
Chatham, NC	N/A	$1,200	$2,025	$2,298

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 $1,850. A total of 7 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 $2,300 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 Johnston, NC is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,500 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	$1,338	$1,897
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,900	$996	$1,395	$1,850
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,535	$2,050	$2,000
27519, Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,625	$1,850	$2,300
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,195	$1,318	$1,500	$1,600
27616, Raleigh, NC	$1,899	$1,424	$1,550	$1,850
28314, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$700	$1,100	$1,600
27502, Wake County, NC	$4,000	$1,456	$1,584	$2,250
27703, Durham County, NC	N/A	$1,395	$1,595	$2,183
27606, Wake County, NC	N/A	$950	$1,495	$1,695

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 $1,819. 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 $17.33. There are a total of 6 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $15.54. There are a total of 11 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 0.91%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC is around $1,455/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.