Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Locust, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Locust

$2,032/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Locust is $2,032 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $82 more per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Locust

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Locust rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Locust, NC

Average rent prices in Locust have decreased by 2% 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 Locust, NC

Rent prices in Locust vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Locust is $1,646, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Locust run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,849.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,588

22%

-

2 bedroom

$1,849

No Change

50%

3 bedroom

$1,985

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,500

2%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,588

Last 30 days

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,849

Last year

50%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Locust, 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 Locust, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Locust and Badin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Locust

Median rent price$2,032
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Locust, NC is 36% higher than the median rent in Badin, NC.

Discover rentals in Locust, NC

24671 Ridgecrest Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Locust

House for rent

8319 Knapp Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,060

$1,960

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 9

433 Gentle Bend Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Locust

House for rent

306 Prosperous Path - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Verified

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,665

$2,390

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 12

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Frequently asked questions for Locust, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Locust rental market.

How much is rent in Locust?

The average rent in Locust is $2,032 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Locust?

Average rent prices in Locust have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Locust rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Locust is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $82 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Locust?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Locust are Downtown Locust ($1,895/mo), Glenwood ($1,960/mo), and Hickory Ridge ($2,250/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Locust?

To comfortably afford rent in Locust, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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