Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Locust, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Locust
$2,005/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Locust is $2,005 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $105 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Locust
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Locust rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Locust, NC
Average rent prices in Locust have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,849, whereas a house costs $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Locust run $1,574 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,857.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,399 | 4% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,830 | 9% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 8% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,525 |  16% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Locust | $2,160 | |
Glenwood | $2,147 | |
Hickory Ridge | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,849 | 19% | - | |
Houses | $2,275 | 1% | 12% | |
Rooms | $787 | 4% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,830
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
12%
Downtown Locust
Average rent
$2,160
Hickory Ridge
Average rent
$2,150
Glenwood
Average rent
$2,147
Apartments
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
4%
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
6%higher than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Locust, NC is 28% higher than the median rent in Badin, NC.
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22%Discover rentals in Locust, NC
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,930
Price dropped $270Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
3d ago
House for rent in Locust
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Locust
404A Babbling Brook Ln #1, Locust, NC 28097
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,930
Price dropped $270Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,665
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,830
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 14
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,930
Price dropped $270Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 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 $2,005 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Locust?
Average rent prices in Locust have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Locust rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Locust is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Locust?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Locust are Glenwood ($2,147/mo), Hickory Ridge ($2,150/mo), and Downtown Locust ($2,160/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Locust?
To comfortably afford rent in Locust, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).