Average Rent in Johnston, NC

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Current Versus Historical Johnston, NC Rents

Johnston rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $1,997 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 December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $344 (20.79%) year-over-year from $1,656 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $246 (-21.48%) year-over-year from $1,145 to $899. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $95 (-6.69%) year-over-year from $1,420 to $1,325. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $69 (4.01%) year-over-year from $1,726 to $1,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $31 (-1.45%) year-over-year from $2,121 to $2,090. 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 2.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.38	$2,000	$1,656 (20.79%)	$1,500 (33.33%)
2 BR	$1.30	$1,325	$1,420 (-6.69%)	$1,313 (0.95%)
3 BR	$1.11	$1,795	$1,726 (4.01%)	$1,638 (9.56%)
4+ BR	$0.90	$2,090	$2,121 (-1.45%)	$1,994 (4.81%)

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 $1,925 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,375, 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. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Johnston, NC are about 33.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.99% 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	$825	$1,025	$1,375
Raleigh, NC	$1,795	$1,235	$1,690	$1,900
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,421	$1,650	$1,950
Cary, NC	N/A	$1,585	$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, Seventy-First, and Westover. 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 $1,363 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 $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $1,363 average rent per month, Westover 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	$750	$973	$1,200
Seventy-First, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	$825	$1,050	$1,363
Westover, Fayetteville, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,050	$1,363

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 Durham, 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 $1,395. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,050, Wake, 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 32.00% 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	$1,025	$1,395
Harnett, NC	N/A	$1,198	$1,600	$1,925
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,429	$1,650	$1,995
Orange, NC	$1,175	$1,600	$1,725	$2,000
Wake, NC	$1,923	$1,395	$1,650	$2,050

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 $2,195.

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	$1,526	$2,169	$2,250
27560, Morrisville, NC	N/A	$1,502	$2,100	$2,195
27587, Wake Forest, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,348	$1,950

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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $1.38. 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 $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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.30. There are a total of 6 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 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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.