Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Garner, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garner rent stands today

    Garner, NC rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,915/month. Month-to-month rent is unchanged, reflecting stability in the short term.

  • Garner rent runs 0.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a market with pricing close to the national average and a total of 85 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    In Garner, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,262/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,398/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,040/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,395/month. Houses, which make up 86.8% of rentals, have a median rent of $2,100/month compared to $1,450/month for apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Garner

$1,915/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garner is $1,915 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $15 more per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garner

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garner 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 Garner, NC

Average rent prices in Garner have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Garner run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,609.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,261

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,397

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,040

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,261

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,040

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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$1,915
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,189
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garner, NC is 13% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.

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

$995

1400 Creech Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Garner

1400 Creech Rd #6, Garner, NC 27529

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

206 Plaza Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Garner

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,575

800 Delbridge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Garner

Updated one level home

800 Delbridge St, Garner, NC 27529

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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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 $1,915 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garner?

Average rent prices in Garner have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Garner rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garner is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $15 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garner?

To comfortably afford rent in Garner, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Garner with about 2.9% savings compared to peak June prices, while fall months like November see less competition with lower demand relative to available inventory.

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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