Average Rent in Johnston, NC

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Current Versus Historical Johnston, NC Rents

Johnston rentals average $1,875 for a studio rental to $2,105 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $304 (19.36%) year-over-year from $1,571 to $1,875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $46 (-4.06%) year-over-year from $1,120 to $1,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (4.13%) year-over-year from $1,393 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.43%) year-over-year from $1,738 to $1,745. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5 (0.24%) year-over-year from $2,098 to $2,103. 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 10.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.57	$1,875	$1,571 (19.36%)	$1,098 (70.72%)
2 BR	$1.28	$1,450	$1,393 (4.13%)	$1,311 (10.62%)
3 BR	$1.15	$1,745	$1,738 (0.43%)	$1,647 (5.97%)
4+ BR	$0.96	$2,103	$2,098 (0.24%)	$1,978 (6.32%)

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 $1,898 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Johnston, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,200 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 67.33% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Johnston, NC are about 16.81% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.36% 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	$800	$1,058	$1,395
Raleigh, NC	$1,723	$1,250	$1,650	$1,850
Durham, NC	$1,225	$1,461	$1,650	$1,945
Cary, NC	N/A	$1,527	$1,773	$2,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Johnston

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Johnston. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, 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 $1,350 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Johnston, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $1,395 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
Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$788	$1,065	$1,350
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$750	$1,125	$1,350
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$995	$1,395

Top Counties Near Johnston

There are a total of 3 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 $1,995. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,000, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Johnston, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Johnston, NC is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Johnston, NC is 16.81% 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	$800	$1,050	$1,400
Harnett, NC	N/A	$1,098	$1,500	$1,940
Orange, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,695	$1,995
Wake, NC	$2,150	$1,324	$1,650	$2,000
Durham, NC	$1,225	$1,479	$1,695	$2,000

Top Zipcodes Near Johnston

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Johnston, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,109.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Johnston, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27519, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,527	$2,043	$2,350
27560, Morrisville, NC	N/A	$1,521	$1,900	$2,225
27587, Wake Forest, NC	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,993
27606, Wake County, NC	N/A	$625	$1,425	$1,673

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 studio apartment in Johnston, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $1.57. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $1,413 and an average price per square feet of $1.28. There are a total of 12 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 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and 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.