Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Forest City, NC is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Forest City, NC is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Forest City, NC have decreased by 20% in the last month and have increased by 20% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Forest City, NC is $1,012. A 1-bedroom apartment in Forest City, NC costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $975. Houses for rent in Forest City, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $949 | 2% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,375 | 4% | 46% | |
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | 68% |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,012 | 14% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
68%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
46%
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
$1,012
Last 30 days
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
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.
Median rent prices in Forest City, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arden, NC.
Forest City
lower than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest City, NC is 43% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$675–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$675–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
178 Big Island Rd #A1, Forest City, NC 28043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
2d ago
House for rent in Forest City
1475 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
178 Big Island Rd #A1, Forest City, NC 28043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$675–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$700–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
178 Big Island Rd #A1, Forest City, NC 28043
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8