Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Garner, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Garner, NC rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters are paying $22 less per month on average than last year, though month-to-month rent increased 2.9% recently, indicating some upward pressure after a longer cooldown.

  • Compared to national trends

    Garner sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 103 total rentals offering a smaller but stable market for renters in this North Carolina city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Garner rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,162/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,425/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,395/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units comprising most rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio segment in Garner climbed 78.6% year over year, a notable increase compared to the overall market decline. This sharp rise contrasts with the citywide median rent slipping 2.6%, showing strong demand or limited supply for studios.

Median rent

Median rent in Garner

$1,900/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garner is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garner

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garner rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Garner, NC

Average rent prices in Garner have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Garner, NC

Rent prices in Garner vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garner is $1,434, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Garner run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

19%

79%

1 bedroom

$1,162

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,425

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,950

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,395

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

79%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,162

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Garner and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.

Garner

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garner, NC is 12% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

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$2,150

increased by1%
Last year
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$1,740

decreased by12%
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$2,000

increased by5%
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$1,875

decreased by1%
Last year
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$1,450

increased by18%
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$2,049

increased by1%
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Discover rentals in Garner, NC

1400 Creech Rd #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Garner

1400 Creech Rd #11, Garner, NC 27529

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Jun 30

1400 Creech Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Garner

1400 Creech Rd #4, Garner, NC 27529

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Jun 16

Park Place Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Park Place Townhomes

180 Park Ave, Garner, NC 27529

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

222 Weston Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Garner

222 Weston Rd, Garner, NC 27529

3 beds

0 baths

$1,650

$1,550

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

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Frequently asked questions for Garner, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Garner rental market.

How much is rent in Garner?

The average rent in Garner is $1,900 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garner?

Average rent prices in Garner have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Garner rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garner is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garner?

To comfortably afford rent in Garner, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Garner?

Garner's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced rent declines from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 3.2% and two-bedrooms dropping 1.8%.

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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293 Majestic Oak Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA
1305 Ewing Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA
143 Potomac River St, Garner, NC 27529, USA
16 Clear Creek Cir, Garner, NC 27529, USA
202 Galloway Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA
312 Arbor Greene Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA
332 Karlov Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA
415 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA
42 Pappy Ln, Garner, NC 27529, USA
60 Crest Cir, Garner, NC 27529, USA
103 Tarpley Way, Garner, NC 27529, USA
104 Stowe Pl, Garner, NC 27529, USA
1044 Saint Lawrence Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA
1047 Drew Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA
107 Zulabelle Ct, Garner, NC 27529, USA
11 Forest Meadow Ct, Garner, NC 27529, USA
111 Lennei Ln, Garner, NC 27529, USA
112 Silver Fir Ln, Garner, NC 27529, USA
128 Ashlyn Ridge Dr, Garner, NC 27529, USA
132 Acorn Grove Rd, Garner, NC 27529, USA