Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lumberton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lumberton

$1,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lumberton is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lumberton

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lumberton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lumberton, NC

Average rent prices in Lumberton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Lumberton, NC

Rent prices in Lumberton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lumberton is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,062. 1-bedroom apartments in Lumberton run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$350

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$995

3%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$999

4%

72%

4 bedroom

$2,150

5%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

72%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

39%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lumberton and Conway by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lumberton

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lumberton, NC is 37% lower than the median rent in Conway, SC.

Discover rentals in Lumberton, NC

45 Celia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lumberton

3 beds

2 baths

$845

856 Hilly Branch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lumberton

856 Hilly Branch Rd, lot 16

856 Hilly Branch Rd, Lumberton, NC 28360

3 beds

2 baths

$850

522 Milan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lumberton

Waynesville Estates LLC.

522 Milan Ave, Lumberton, NC 28358

3 beds

2 baths

$850

706 Wren St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lumberton

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Frequently asked questions for Lumberton, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Lumberton rental market.

How much is rent in Lumberton?

The average rent in Lumberton is $1,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lumberton?

Average rent prices in Lumberton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Lumberton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lumberton is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lumberton?

To comfortably afford rent in Lumberton, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Lumberton while September sees the highest, with roughly a 14% 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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