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Last updated on June 11, 2026
Average rent in
Forest City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 11, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Forest City
$1,325/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest City is $1,325 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest City
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Forest City, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Forest City, NC
Average rent prices in Forest City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Forest City, NC
Rent prices in Forest City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest City is $837, whereas a house costs $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest City run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $825 |  10% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 11% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,325 | 6% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 4% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Forest City, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $837 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 19% | - | |
Houses | $1,397 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Forest City, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest City, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Forest City, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Forest City and Arden by all bedroom counts and property types.
Forest City
32%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest City, NC is 27% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,809
16%$2,200
16%$1,499
5%$1,387
1%$1,550
14%$1,712
7%$1,645
29%$1,175
7%$2,254
20%$895
14%$1,295
1%$1,995
Discover rentals in Forest City, NC
2d ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
151 Crescent Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
2d ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
151 Crescent Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Forest City, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Forest City rental market.
How much is rent in Forest City?
The average rent in Forest City is $1,325 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest City?
Average rent prices in Forest City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.
How does Forest City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest City is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest City?
To comfortably afford rent in Forest City, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Forest City?
Forest City offers excellent options for pet owners, with 80% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage means pet-friendly apartments are widely available across the city's rental market.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).