Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Lenoir, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lenoir

$1,150/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lenoir is $1,150 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lenoir

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Lenoir run $821 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

405%

1 bedroom

$1,095

20%

27%

2 bedroom

$1,125

7%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,600

15%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,500

6%

103%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last year

405%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

103%

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$1,150
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lenoir, NC is 18% lower than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.

Discover rentals in Lenoir, NC

506 Harper Ave Nw #17-40 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lenoir

506 Harper Ave Nw #17-40, Lenoir, NC 28645

1 bed

1 bath

$543

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

506 Harper Ave Nw #12-40 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lenoir

506 Harper Ave Nw #12-40, Lenoir, NC 28645

2 beds

1 bath

$651

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

297- 233 Sharon Avenue Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

297- 233 Sharon Avenue Northwest

233 Sharon Ave Nw, Lenoir, NC 28645

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

432 Wilson St Nw #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lenoir

432 Wilson St Nw #5, Lenoir, NC 28645

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available May 15

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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 $1,150 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lenoir?

Average rent prices in Lenoir have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Lenoir rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lenoir is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $46,000/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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