Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Williamston, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Williamston

$700/mo

The average rent in Williamston is $700 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamston

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williamston rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Williamston, NC

Average rent prices in Williamston have decreased by 14% over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Williamston, NC

Rent prices in Williamston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williamston is $550, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamston run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$300

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$850

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

26%

Studio

Average rent

$300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Williamston, 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 Williamston, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Williamston and Ayden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Williamston

Median rent price$700
decreased by63%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Williamston, NC is 44% lower than the median rent in Ayden, NC.

Discover rentals in Williamston, NC

115 E Main St #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamston

115 E Main St - Suite 15

115 E Main St #15, Williamston, NC 27892

Studio

0 baths

$300

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.
115 E Main St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamston

115 E Main St - Suite 16

115 E Main St #16, Williamston, NC 27892

Studio

0 baths

$300

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.
115 E Main St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamston

115 E Main St - Suite 6

115 E Main St #6, Williamston, NC 27892

Studio

0 baths

$300

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.
115 E Main St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamston

115 E Main St - Suite 3

115 E Main St #3, Williamston, NC 27892

Studio

0 baths

$300

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Williamston, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Williamston rental market.

How much is rent in Williamston?

The average rent in Williamston is $700 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamston?

Average rent prices in Williamston have decreased by 14% over the last month.

How does Williamston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamston is 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Williamston?

To comfortably afford rent in Williamston, you'd need to earn approximately $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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