Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Jacksonville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jacksonville, NC rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters are paying $25 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged recently.
Compared to national trends
Jacksonville, NC sits 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 284 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a more accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
In Jacksonville, 1-bedroom rents are $900/month, 2-bedrooms $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms $1,638/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,095/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available without repeating inventory composition details.
Median rent
Median rent in Jacksonville
$1,450/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jacksonville
284
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jacksonville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jacksonville, NC
Average rent prices in Jacksonville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Jacksonville, NC
Rent prices in Jacksonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jacksonville is $1,045, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $900 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,637 |  3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | 10% | 9% |
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 Jacksonville, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,045 | 4% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,795 | 13% | 50% | |
Houses | $1,600 | 2% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,015 | 19% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,637
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
9%
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 Jacksonville, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
50%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jacksonville and Beulaville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jacksonville
24%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Beulaville, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,495
$2,100
$1,950
15%$1,550
7%$1,550
9%$1,950
15%$2,200
$1,625
$2,155
$1,737
2%$2,100
14%$1,800
26%Cost of living in Jacksonville, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 12% higher |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 14% higher |
Discover rentals in Jacksonville, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jacksonville
175 Clayton James Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
2 beds
1 bath
$775
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jacksonville
133 Preston Rd #B, Jacksonville, NC 28540
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jacksonville
112 Stallion Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
2 beds
1 bath
$895
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jacksonville
1230 Davis St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
2 beds
1 bath
$897
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jacksonville
346 Royal Bluff Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
5 beds
5 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jacksonville
316 Naval Store Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
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.House for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Jacksonville
214 Windsor Run Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jacksonville
1112 Huff Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Jacksonville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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.House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Jacksonville
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
190 Valencia Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
2 beds
2 baths
$1,425–$1,675
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jacksonville
346 Royal Bluff Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
5 beds
5 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Jacksonville
1140 Carteret Manor Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jacksonville
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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.House for rent
4h ago
Townhouse for rent in Jacksonville
100 Meadowbrook Ln, Jacksonville, NC 28546
3 beds
3 baths
$1,400
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.House for rent
19h ago
200 Carmen Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28540
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,320
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Jacksonville
1133 Pickett Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Jacksonville, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Jacksonville rental market.
How much is rent in Jacksonville?
The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,450 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?
Average rent prices in Jacksonville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jacksonville is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jacksonville?
To comfortably afford rent in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jacksonville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, January offers the lowest rents while June sees the highest, with approximately 10.6% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).