Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lumberton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lumberton, NC rent slipped 12.3% year over year, with a current median of $997/month. Renters today are paying $122 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,300/month in March 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lumberton sits 48.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a lower-cost market with a small inventory of 54 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Lumberton rent for $350/month, 1-bedrooms around $838/month, and 3-bedrooms at $999/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,200/month. Houses command a median of $999/month, while apartments are lower at $898/month, reflecting the predominance of houses in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lumberton
$997/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Lumberton is $997 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $953 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lumberton
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lumberton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lumberton, NC
Average rent prices in Lumberton have decreased by 5% 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
Lumberton, NC
Rent prices in Lumberton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lumberton is $897, whereas a house costs $999. 1-bedroom apartments in Lumberton run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $837 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $960 |  13% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $999 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 6% | 13% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lumberton, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $897 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $999 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$350
1 bedroom
Average rent
$837
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$960
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lumberton, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
2%
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
49%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lumberton, NC is 45% lower than the median rent in Conway, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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30%Discover rentals in Lumberton, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3525 E Elizabethtown Rd #LOT4, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$650
House for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3 beds
1 bath
$825
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
260 Banyan Ave, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$845
House for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
522 Milan Ave, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$850
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3602 N Mcmillan Ave, Lumberton, NC 28358
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
308 E 17th St, Lumberton, NC 28358
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lumberton
4890 Independence Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3525 E Elizabethtown Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$995
House for rent
Available Jun 10
4d ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3 beds
2 baths
$995
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3525 E Elizabethtown Rd #LOT4, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$650
House for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lumberton
175 Congress Loop #LOT19, Lumberton, NC 28360
3 beds
2 baths
$999
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
500 Carthage Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lumberton
57 Celia Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lumberton
45 Celia Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lumberton
161 Congress Loop, Lumberton, NC 28360
3 beds
2 baths
$999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
$1,495
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3525 E Elizabethtown Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
3 beds
2 baths
$995
House for rent
Available Jun 10
4d ago
House for rent in Lumberton
3 beds
2 baths
$995
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
1109 N Chestnut St, Lumberton, NC 28358
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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 $997 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lumberton?
Average rent prices in Lumberton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Lumberton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lumberton is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $953 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lumberton?
Lumberton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced a 13.0% increase from the previous year, while one-bedroom rents declined 18.9%.
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).