Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jacksonville, NC rent stands today

    Jacksonville, NC rent rose 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $184 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.2% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in July 2026.

  • Jacksonville, NC sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering value relative to the broader rental landscape with 261 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Jacksonville rent for about $912/month, two-bedrooms for $1,165/month, three-bedrooms for $1,662/month, and four-plus bedrooms for $2,095/month. The majority of inventory consists of three-bedroom homes.

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,500/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

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

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

261

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, NC

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have decreased by 3% 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 $1,637. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$912

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,165

9%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,662

16%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,095

3%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,165

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, NC is 25% 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

193 Clayton James Rd #25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jacksonville

TL 193 Clayton James Road - 25

193 Clayton James Rd #25, Jacksonville, NC 28540

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Jacksonville

TL 308 Becky Lane - 52

308 Becky Ln #52, Jacksonville, NC 28540

3 beds

2 baths

$850

130 Plow Point Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jacksonville

Furnished Master Suite For Rent

130 Plow Point Ln, Jacksonville, NC 28546

4 beds

2 baths

$875

2261 Onslow Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jacksonville

Residential Lease, Jacksonville, NC

2261 Onslow Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have decreased by 3% 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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).

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