Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lumberton, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lumberton rent stands today

    Lumberton, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,095/month. Renters are paying $67 less per month on average than last year.

  • Lumberton is 43.3% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 51 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lumberton run around $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $995/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,200/month. These figures reflect the range renters encounter across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in Lumberton has cooled with rents falling 23.1% year over year, a 22.6 percentage point drop compared to the citywide trend. This contrasts with the overall flat rent movement in Lumberton, NC.

Median rent

Median rent in Lumberton

$1,095/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lumberton is $1,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $835 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lumberton

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lumberton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lumberton run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

18%

-

1 bedroom

$995

23%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$2,200

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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$1,095
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lumberton, NC is 39% lower than the median rent in Conway, SC.

Discover rentals in Lumberton, NC

110 Karissa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lumberton

MANUFACTURED - Other - Lumberton, NC

110 Karissa St, Lumberton, NC 28358

3 beds

2 baths

$845

Apartment for rent

2053 Deep Branch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lumberton

House for rent

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

House for rent

Available May 20

57 Celia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lumberton

MANUFACTURED - Lumberton, NC

57 Celia Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358

3 beds

2 baths

$875

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,095 per month as of July 25, 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 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $835 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lumberton average around $790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,070/month.

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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