Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Lillington, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lillington, NC rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Despite this yearly increase, rent slipped 6.2% month over month, reflecting recent cooling after a modest $97 monthly rise compared to last year.

  • Lillington sits 19.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in North Carolina.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Lillington, studios rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms are at $750/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,525/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,072/month. The inventory is mostly 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom units, which shape the market's rent profile.

Median rent

Median rent in Lillington

$1,575/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lillington is $1,575 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lillington

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lillington rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lillington, NC

Average rent prices in Lillington have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Lillington run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$750

2%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,525

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,072

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,072

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lillington, NC is 15% lower than the median rent in Angier, NC.

Discover rentals in Lillington, NC

Meredith Square Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Meredith Square Townhomes

601 Main St, Lillington, NC 27546

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$950–$1,300

Apartment for rent

110 Anna St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lillington

110 Anna Street - 1

110 Anna St, Lillington, NC 27546

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jul 10

110 Anna Street9 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lillington

110 Anna Street - 1

110 Anna Street9 #1, Lillington, NC 27546

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jul 10

1208 S 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lillington

DUPLEX - Lillington, NC

1208 S 9th St, Lillington, NC 27546

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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 $1,575 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lillington?

Average rent prices in Lillington have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lillington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lillington is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Lillington average around $1,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Both apartment sizes have experienced increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 25.4% and two-bedrooms rising 19.7% year over year.

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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