Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Lillington, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lillington

$1,647/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lillington is $1,647 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $262 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lillington

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lillington run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

2%

24%

2 bedroom

$1,450

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

17%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,200

4%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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$1,647
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lillington, NC is 8% lower than the median rent in Angier, NC.

Discover rentals in Lillington, NC

4681 S River Rd32 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lillington

4681 S River Rd - 1

4681 S River Rd32 #1, Lillington, NC 27546

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Sep 11

106 Luart Drive27 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lillington

106 Luart Drive - 1

106 Luart Drive27 #1, Lillington, NC 27546

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

House for rent

Available Sep 4

62 River Stancil Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lillington

Residential Lease, Lillington, NC

62 River Stancil Dr, Lillington, NC 27546

3 beds

3 baths

$1,400

House for rent

122 Laura Ln #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lillington

Residential Lease, Lillington, NC

122 Laura Ln #A, Lillington, NC 27546

3 beds

3.5 baths

$1,450

House 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 $1,647 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lillington?

Average rent prices in Lillington have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Lillington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lillington is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $262 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Lillington, while August sees the highest prices, with approximately 12% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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