Average Rent in Johnston, NC

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Current Versus Historical Johnston, NC Rents

Johnston rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $1,997 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-7.69%) year-over-year from $1,842 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $31 (2.63%) year-over-year from $1,174 to $1,205. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-1.25%) year-over-year from $1,468 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (2.34%) year-over-year from $1,759 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $64 (-2.95%) year-over-year from $2,163 to $2,100. 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 12.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.08	$1,700	$1,842 (-7.69%)	$2,333 (-27.14%)
1 BR	$2.05	$1,205	$1,174 (2.63%)	$980 (22.96%)
2 BR	$1.31	$1,450	$1,468 (-1.25%)	$1,242 (16.78%)
3 BR	$1.10	$1,800	$1,759 (2.34%)	$1,652 (8.98%)
4+ BR	$1.03	$2,100	$2,163 (-2.95%)	$2,091 (0.41%)

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 $1,923 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Johnston, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,193 per month.

Let's compare Johnston, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.71% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Johnston, NC are about 14.18% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.25% 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	$1,075	$1,400
Raleigh, NC	$1,999	$1,238	$1,700	$1,895
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,528	$1,663	$1,950
Cary, NC	N/A	$1,527	$2,095	$2,193

Top Neighborhoods Near Johnston

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Johnston. Some of these neighborhoods include Terry Sanford, Westover, and Douglas Byrd. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Johnston, NC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Johnston, NC is currently around $1,375 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Johnston, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $1,500 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	$725	$1,085	$1,198
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$750	$1,100	$1,350
Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$973	$1,400
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$800	$950	$1,500

Top Counties Near Johnston

There are a total of 4 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 $1,993. 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 $1,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Johnston, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Johnston, NC is 13.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Johnston, NC is 15.11% 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	$1,450
Harnett, NC	N/A	$1,363	$1,575	$1,900
Orange, NC	$1,175	$1,423	$1,750	$1,993
Wake, NC	$2,075	$1,300	$1,698	$1,999
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,550	$1,695	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Johnston

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Johnston, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,263.

The following chart includes the top 3 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	$1,461	$2,100	$2,300
27560, Morrisville, NC	N/A	$1,502	$2,150	$2,263
27606, Wake County, NC	N/A	$625	$1,350	$1,650

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 $1,750. 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $1.08. There are a total of 3 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 $1,205 and an average price per square feet of $2.05. 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 $1,473 and an average price per square feet of $1.31. There are a total of 10 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 -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Johnston, NC is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.