Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Goldsboro, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Goldsboro rent stands today

    Goldsboro, NC rent rose 11.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,572/month. Renters today are paying $160 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a trough below $1,300 in late 2025.

  • Goldsboro sits 17.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 52 total rentals mostly composed of houses, making it a smaller, value-oriented market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,000/month. The range shows options from entry-level studios to larger family units, with $2,000/month for the largest units.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1 Bed and 4+ Bed segments diverge from the citywide trend, with rents falling 4.3% and 4.5% respectively year over year, contrasting with the overall market rise of 11.3%. This indicates varied dynamics within Goldsboro, NC's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Goldsboro

$1,572/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Goldsboro is $1,572 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $327 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Goldsboro

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Goldsboro rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Goldsboro, NC

Average rent prices in Goldsboro have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,680. 1-bedroom apartments in Goldsboro run $1,066 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$400

55%

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

41%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,200

8%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$400

Last 30 days

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,572
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Goldsboro, NC is 21% lower than the median rent in Fuquay Varina, NC.

Discover rentals in Goldsboro, NC

1643 Old Grantham Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Goldsboro

1643 Old Grantham Road/Huerta - 1

1643 Old Grantham Rd #1, Goldsboro, NC 27530

2 beds

1.5 baths

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
900 Hopkins St #901A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Goldsboro

Glenn Place

900 Hopkins St #901A, Goldsboro, NC 27530

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1010 N Center St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Goldsboro

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

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.
103 Brock St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Goldsboro

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

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 Goldsboro, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Goldsboro rental market.

How much is rent in Goldsboro?

The average rent in Goldsboro is $1,572 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Goldsboro?

Average rent prices in Goldsboro have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Goldsboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Goldsboro is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 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 $63,000/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).

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