Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Lenoir, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lenoir

$1,299/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lenoir is $1,299 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lenoir

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lenoir rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 Lenoir, NC

Rent prices in Lenoir vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lenoir is $1,162, whereas a house costs $1,515. 1-bedroom apartments in Lenoir run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$695

5%

151%

1 bedroom

$987

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,237

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,650

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

151%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$987

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,237

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

21%

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$1,299
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lenoir, NC is 35% lower than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.

Discover rentals in Lenoir, NC

1644 Norwood Street Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1644 Norwood Street Southwest

1644 Norwood St Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645

Studio

1 bath

$450

341-01: East Harper Ave Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.9

Very good

341-01: East Harper Ave Apartments

506 Harper Ave Nw, Lenoir, NC 28645

2 beds

1 bath

$651

305 Todd St Nw - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Lenoir

080-01: East Harper Ave Apartments - 211 - 40%

305 Todd St Nw, Lenoir, NC 28645

2 beds

1 bath

$651

188- 3000 Parker Court - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

188- 3000 Parker Court

3000 Parker Ct, Lenoir, NC 28645

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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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 $1,299 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lenoir?

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

How does Lenoir rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lenoir is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $52,000/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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