Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Smithfield, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Smithfield, NC rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters are paying $106 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains unchanged recently.

  • Smithfield is 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market consists mostly of houses and offers a modest total rental inventory of 54 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $475/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,092/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,465/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,049/month. The bedroom rent spread reflects a wide range of options for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studios in Smithfield fell 60.4% year over year, a much steeper decline than the citywide trend. This sharp drop contrasts with modest changes in other bedroom segments and shows a unique shift in the smallest unit market.

Median rent

Median rent in Smithfield

$1,695/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithfield is $1,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithfield

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithfield rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Smithfield, NC

Average rent prices in Smithfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithfield run $969 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$475

No Change

22%

1 bedroom

$1,092

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,465

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,049

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$475

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,092

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,465

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,049

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithfield, NC is 14% lower than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.

Discover rentals in Smithfield, NC

402 Collier St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithfield

113 W Langdon Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Smithfield

113 West Langdon Avenue - B

113 W Langdon Ave #2, Smithfield, NC 27577

3 beds

2 baths

$1,445

113 W Langdon Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Smithfield

113 West Langdon Avenue - B

113 W Langdon Ave #B, Smithfield, NC 27577

3 beds

2 baths

$1,445

35 Brantley Cir #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,940

$1,495

Price drop

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithfield?

Average rent prices in Smithfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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).

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