Last updated on July 9, 2026

Average rent in
Lenoir, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lenoir

$1,200/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lenoir is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lenoir

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lenoir rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lenoir, NC

Average rent prices in Lenoir have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Lenoir, NC

Rent prices in Lenoir vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lenoir is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Lenoir run $866 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$850

34%

223%

1 bedroom

$900

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,150

4%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,595

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

223%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

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

Compare median rent prices in Lenoir and Banner Elk by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lenoir

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lenoir, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.

Discover rentals in Lenoir, NC

512 Dogwood St Ne #C - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Apartment for rent in Lenoir

188-05: 512 Dogwood Street Northeast - C

512 Dogwood St Ne #C, Lenoir, NC 28645

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 17

1406 Cliffside Pl Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lenoir

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1421 Piedmont Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lenoir

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jul 2

3238 Helton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lenoir

3238 Helton Street - 1

3238 Helton St, Lenoir, NC 28645

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

House for rent

Available Sep 2

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Frequently asked questions for Lenoir, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Lenoir rental market.

How much is rent in Lenoir?

The average rent in Lenoir is $1,200 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lenoir?

Average rent prices in Lenoir have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Lenoir rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lenoir is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lenoir?

To comfortably afford rent in Lenoir, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lenoir?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lenoir, NC is $940, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,317.

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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