Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Smithfield, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Smithfield rent stands today
Smithfield, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Month over month, rents have cooled 1.2%, showing a recent easing in the market.
Compared to national trends
Smithfield sits 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros. The market includes 56 total rentals, mostly houses.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Smithfield run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,010/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,475/month, with 3-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Smithfield
$1,695/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Smithfield is $1,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Smithfield
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Smithfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Smithfield, NC
Average rent prices in Smithfield have decreased by 1% 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
Smithfield, NC
Rent prices in Smithfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithfield is $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,702. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithfield run $969 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,174.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,009 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 |  1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairfield | $1,670 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,199 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 30% | - | |
Houses | $1,702 | 2% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,009
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Fairfield
Average rent
$1,670
Apartments
Average rent
$1,199
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$1,702
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Smithfield and Archer Lodge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Smithfield
11%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Smithfield, NC is 6% lower than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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70%$895
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Discover rentals in Smithfield, NC
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Smithfield
2 beds
2 baths
$1,175
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
950 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Smithfield
506 S Vermont St, Smithfield, NC 27577
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
3d ago
House for rent in Smithfield
113 W Langdon Ave #2, Smithfield, NC 27577
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
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
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Smithfield
82 S Farm Horse Trl, Smithfield, NC 27577
3 beds
3 baths
$3,100
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 Smithfield
26 Steep Hill Ct, Smithfield, NC 27577
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,210
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Smithfield
574 Long Grass Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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 Smithfield
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
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 1
5d+ ago
950 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
103 Cambridge Pl, Smithfield, NC 27577
2 beds
2 baths
$1,399
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Smithfield
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
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 Smithfield
3 beds
2 baths
$1,705
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
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,455
Price dropped $115Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
Verified
206 Park Ave, Smithfield, NC 27577
3 beds
1 bath
$1,665
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Verified
185 Red Angus Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
5 beds
3 baths
$2,260
Price dropped $120Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
950 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,455
Price dropped $115Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
185 Red Angus Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
5 beds
3 baths
$2,260
Price dropped $120Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
21h ago
House for rent in Smithfield
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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
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Frequently asked questions for Smithfield, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Smithfield rental market.
How much is rent in Smithfield?
The average rent in Smithfield is $1,695 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Smithfield?
Average rent prices in Smithfield have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Smithfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Smithfield is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Smithfield, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Smithfield?
April and December offer the best timing for apartment hunting in Smithfield, with April seeing the lowest rents and December representing the least competitive period with reduced demand.
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).