Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Grifton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Grifton

$1,500/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Grifton is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Grifton

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Grifton 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 Grifton, NC

Average rent prices in Grifton have decreased by 2% 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 Grifton, NC

Rent prices in Grifton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grifton is $1,012, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Grifton run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

5%

-

1 bedroom

$695

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

-

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

-

4 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

26%

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

Compare median rent prices in Grifton and Ayden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Grifton

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,287
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grifton, NC is 17% higher than the median rent in Ayden, NC.

Discover rentals in Grifton, NC

6615 Cottonwood Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grifton

Residential Lease, Grifton, NC

6615 Cottonwood Dr #D, Grifton, NC 28530

2 beds

1 bath

$975

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.
841 Lewis Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

841 Lewis Drive

841 Lewis Dr, Grifton, NC 28530

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
5660 Creek Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Grifton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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.
247 Tucker St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Grifton

247 Tucker Street - AVAILABLE NOW

247 Tucker St, Grifton, NC 28530

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,450

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Grifton, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Grifton rental market.

How much is rent in Grifton?

The average rent in Grifton is $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grifton?

Average rent prices in Grifton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Grifton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grifton is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grifton?

To comfortably afford rent in Grifton, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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