Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 26, 2026
Average rent in
Forest City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Forest City
$999/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest City is $999 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $901 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest City
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Forest City, NC
Average rent prices in Forest City have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $962, whereas a house costs $1,342. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest City run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 28% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,385 | 13% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $962 | 15% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,550 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,342 | 16% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
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
$962
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Houses
Average rent
$1,342
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
3%
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
47%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest City, NC is 40% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.
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2%$1,900
3%Discover rentals in Forest City, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Forest City
159 Arlington St, Forest City, NC 28043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
1 bed
1 bath
$790
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
951 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest City
401 Duke St #12, Forest City, NC 28043
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest City
1 bed
1 bath
$790
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Forest City
159 Arlington St, Forest City, NC 28043
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 5
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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 $999 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest City?
Average rent prices in Forest City have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Forest City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest City is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $901 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).