Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Lillington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lillington, NC rent rose 20.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $352 more per month than last year, matching the peak rent level of $1,900/month in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lillington's median rent is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market has 55 total rentals, positioning it as an accessible option for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lillington are about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms are $750/month, 2-bedrooms $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms $1,712/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,124/month. The 4+ bedroom segment shows the highest median rent.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Lillington fell 30.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide 20.0% rise. This decline contrasts with gains in other bedroom segments and reflects varied market dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Lillington
$1,800/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Lillington is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lillington
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lillington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lillington, NC
Average rent prices in Lillington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Lillington run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,261.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  80% | - | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 4% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,712 | 1% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $2,124 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Keith Hills | $1,650 | |
Vandergrift Farm | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 7% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,675 | 79% | 52% | |
Houses | $1,900 | 1% | 16% | |
Rooms | $750 | 25% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
80%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,124
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Keith Hills
Average rent
$1,650
Vandergrift Farm
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
79%
Last year
52%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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
5%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lillington, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Angier, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,835
5%$1,800
1%$1,800
8%$1,700
6%$1,650
14%$1,605
28%$1,399
23%$1,237
2%$1,975
2%$1,700
80%$1,975
10%$1,600
4%Discover rentals in Lillington, NC
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lillington
Studio
0 baths
$395
Condo for rent
Available Jun 26
4d ago
601 Main St, Lillington, NC 27546
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
468 Winding Creek Dr, Lillington, NC 27546
4 beds
3 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
570 Buchanan Rd, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lillington
51 Butler Commons Dr #51, Lillington, NC 27546
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
House for rent in Lillington
63 Coharie Dr, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
Price dropped $200House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
3 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
30 Davis Brown Ln, Lillington, NC 27546
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Nov 5
4d ago
370 Beachcomber Dr, Lillington, NC 27546
4 beds
3 baths
$2,095
House for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lillington
292 Beachcomber Dr, Lillington, NC 27546
4 beds
3 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lillington
51 Butler Commons Dr #51, Lillington, NC 27546
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
House for rent in Lillington
160 Day Song Ct, Lillington, NC 27546
5 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Lillington
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Lillington
63 Coharie Dr, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
Price dropped $200House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Neills Creek Rd, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
3 baths
$1,455
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lillington
106 W Ivey St, Lillington, NC 27546
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Price dropped $100House 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 $1,800 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lillington?
Average rent prices in Lillington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Lillington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lillington is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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).