Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Goldsboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Goldsboro, NC rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,425/month. Renters today are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, following a recent month-over-month increase of 7.1%.
Compared to national trends
Goldsboro sits 25.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in North Carolina.
Price ranges
Studios in Goldsboro rent for $475/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,195/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,075/month. The bedroom rent range reflects the variety of options available to renters across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Goldsboro
$1,425/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Goldsboro is $1,425 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Goldsboro
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Goldsboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Goldsboro, NC
Average rent prices in Goldsboro have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Goldsboro, NC
Rent prices in Goldsboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Goldsboro is $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Goldsboro run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $475 | No Change | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 5% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,075 | 3% | 1% |
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 Goldsboro, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$475
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
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 Goldsboro, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Goldsboro and Fuquay Varina by all bedroom counts and property types.
Goldsboro
25%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Goldsboro, NC is 29% lower than the median rent in Fuquay Varina, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,995
1%$1,500
13%$2,010
7%$1,772
13%$1,650
17%$2,562
5%$1,750
2%$995
4%$1,635
4%$1,695
6%$2,050
2%$1,500
5%Discover rentals in Goldsboro, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
105 Colonial Ct #1, Goldsboro, NC 27534
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goldsboro
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goldsboro
100 Mill Creek Ct, Goldsboro, NC 27534
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
40m ago
Apartment for rent in Goldsboro
2813 Mclain St, Goldsboro, NC 27534
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
$2,285
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
4d ago
271 Sheridan Forest Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
47m ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,760
House for rent
Available Jul 5
23h ago
139 W Walnut St, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1010 N Center St #NA, Goldsboro, NC 27530
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
$1,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
1106 N George St #NA, Goldsboro, NC 27530
4 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Verified
1010 N Center St #NA, Goldsboro, NC 27530
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
House for rent in Goldsboro
2034 Azalea Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27530
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Goldsboro
317 E Elm St #A3, Goldsboro, NC 27530
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Goldsboro
317 E Elm St #A2, Goldsboro, NC 27530
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Goldsboro, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Goldsboro rental market.
How much is rent in Goldsboro?
The average rent in Goldsboro is $1,425 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Goldsboro?
Average rent prices in Goldsboro have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Goldsboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Goldsboro is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Goldsboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Goldsboro, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Goldsboro?
January offers the best rental deals in Goldsboro, with prices running about 19% lower than July, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).