Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Smithfield, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Smithfield

$1,695/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithfield is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $235 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithfield

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% 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 $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,712. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithfield run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,000

11%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,420

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,712

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,195

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,420

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

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 by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithfield, NC is 11% 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

House for rent

113 W Langdon Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithfield

113 West Langdon Avenue - B

113 W Langdon Ave #2, Smithfield, NC 27577

3 beds

2 baths

$1,475

House for rent

Available Jul 17

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

$1,475

House for rent

Available Jul 17

17 Brantley Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithfield

MULTI_FAMILY - Smithfield, NC

17 Brantley Cir, Smithfield, NC 27577

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Apartment 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 July 25, 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 3% since last year.

How does Smithfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithfield is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $235 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Smithfield average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,400/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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