Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jacksonville, NC rent stands today

    Jacksonville, NC rent rose 11.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters are paying $371 more per month on average than last year, reaching the highest rent level since July 2024.

  • Jacksonville, NC is 17.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 247 total rentals primarily composed of houses.

  • Price ranges

    One-bedroom units in Jacksonville, NC rent for $895/month, two-bedrooms for $1,200/month, three-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and four-plus bedrooms for $2,150/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,595/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,595 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $335 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

247

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, NC

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have remained the same 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 Jacksonville, NC

Rent prices in Jacksonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jacksonville is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$895

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,200

9%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,700

13%

34%

4 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

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

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Beulaville, NC.

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 & Services2% higher
Groceries5% higher
Health12% higher
Housing21% lower
Transportation3% higher
Utilities13% higher

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, NC

504 Djs Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jacksonville

MANUFACTURED - Jacksonville, NC

504 Djs Ln, Jacksonville, NC 28540

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

2504 Commerce Rd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jacksonville

APARTMENT - Jacksonville, NC

2504 Commerce Rd #D, Jacksonville, NC 28546

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

205 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jacksonville

MULTI_FAMILY - Jacksonville, NC

205 5th Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28546

3 beds

2 baths

$875

Apartment for rent

1217 Davis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jacksonville

MULTI_FAMILY - Jacksonville, NC

1217 Davis St, Jacksonville, NC 28540

2 beds

1 bath

$897

Apartment for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $1,595 per month as of July 25, 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 11% since last year.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jacksonville is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $335 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 $64,000/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, one-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville average around $850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,150/month.

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).

Apartments for rent in Atlantic Beach