Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Franklinton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Franklinton

$1,950/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklinton is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklinton

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franklinton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Franklinton, NC

Average rent prices in Franklinton have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Franklinton, NC

Rent prices in Franklinton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franklinton is $1,304, whereas a house costs $1,955. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklinton run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,304.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

3%

-

2 bedroom

$1,400

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,945

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,477

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,477

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Franklinton, 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 Franklinton, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Franklinton and Benson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Franklinton

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franklinton, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Benson, NC.

Discover rentals in Franklinton, NC

3671 Sandy Creek Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Franklinton

3671 Sandy Creek

3671 Sandy Creek Rd, Franklinton, NC 27525

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

40 Prospectus Ln - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

House for rent in Franklinton

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,250

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Franklinton, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Franklinton rental market.

How much is rent in Franklinton?

The average rent in Franklinton is $1,950 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklinton?

Average rent prices in Franklinton have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Franklinton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklinton is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Franklinton?

To comfortably afford rent in Franklinton, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).

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