Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Franklinton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Franklinton

$1,595/mo

decreased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklinton is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklinton

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franklinton rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Franklinton, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Franklinton, NC

Average rent prices in Franklinton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 32% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklinton run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

23%

-

1 bedroom

$1,225

3%

-

2 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,810

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,650

2%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,810

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

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$1,595
decreased by16%

lower 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 11% lower than the median rent in Benson, NC.

Discover rentals in Franklinton, NC

571 Winston St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Franklinton

Welcome to this charming home for rent!

571 Winston St, Franklinton, NC 27525

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

918 E Green St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Franklinton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

$1,695

Price drop

House for rent

906 E Green St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Franklinton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,975

$1,850

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 7

70 Hickory Run Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Franklinton

Residential Lease, Franklinton, NC

70 Hickory Run Ln, Franklinton, NC 27525

4 beds

3 baths

$2,500

$2,300

Price drop

House for rent

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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 $1,595 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklinton?

Average rent prices in Franklinton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.

How does Franklinton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklinton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Franklinton?

To comfortably afford rent in Franklinton, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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