Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Lillington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lillington, NC rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $106 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.3% increase month over month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lillington sits 22.9% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with mostly houses available for rent.
Price ranges
Most rentals in Lillington are houses, renting for a median of $1,600/month, while apartments sit at $1,362/month. Bedroom rents range from $700/month for 1-bed units to $2,048/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms making up over half of the inventory at $1,575/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Lillington
$1,500/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lillington is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lillington
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lillington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lillington, NC
Average rent prices in Lillington have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Lillington, NC
Rent prices in Lillington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lillington is $1,362, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lillington run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $700 | No Change | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 |  2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,575 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,047 | 5% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Keith Hills | $1,600 | |
Vandergrift Farm | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,362 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 48% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 25% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
Vandergrift Farm
Average rent
$1,995
Keith Hills
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
48%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
25%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lillington, 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 Lillington, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lillington and Angier by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lillington
23%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lillington, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Angier, NC.
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Discover rentals in Lillington, NC
1d ago
601 Main St, Lillington, NC 27546
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lillington
1301 S 10th St, Lillington, NC 27546
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
4681 S River Rd32 #1, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
700 Ross Rd, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lillington
605 E Harnett St #1, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Aug 14
26m ago
52 Camel Crazies Pl, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
370 Beachcomber Dr, Lillington, NC 27546
4 beds
3 baths
$2,195
House for rent
Available Jul 21
3d ago
House for rent in Lillington
1203 S Main St, Lillington, NC 27546
Studio
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
5840 Us 421 N, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
2 baths
$1,590
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
Townhouse for rent in Lillington
96 Brickyard Ln, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
3 baths
$1,500
House for rent
4h ago
Townhouse for rent in Lillington
122 Laura Ln #A, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,550
House for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
1d ago
601 Main St, Lillington, NC 27546
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lillington, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Lillington rental market.
How much is rent in Lillington?
The average rent in Lillington is $1,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lillington?
Average rent prices in Lillington have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Lillington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lillington is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lillington?
To comfortably afford rent in Lillington, 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 Lillington?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lillington average around $1,190/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,350/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).