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Last updated on July 15, 2026
Average rent in
Wilson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Wilson rent stands today
Wilson, NC rent rose 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $71 more per month on average than last year, despite a 1.1% month-over-month decline in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Wilson sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 98 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Wilson rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bed and 2-bed units both near $1,250/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $2,195/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,700/month compared to $1,248/month for apartments, with houses making up 73.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Newton Park rents climbed 41.7% year over year to $1,700/month, contrasting with the citywide rise of 1.9%. Meanwhile, Westwood rents fell 32.4% to $1,386/month, marking a notable local divergence in Wilson's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilson
$1,350/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilson is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilson
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wilson, NC
Average rent prices in Wilson have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Wilson, NC
Rent prices in Wilson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilson is $1,247, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilson run $1,289 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  1% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,254 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 3% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crestview | $1,419 | |
Deer Creek | $1,436 | |
Elizabeth Heights | $1,676 | |
Forest Hills | $1,500 | |
Hope Park | $1,355 | |
Jetstream Park | $1,355 | |
Raven Ridge | $1,365 | |
Stoneybrook Farm | $1,464 | |
Wilson Woods | $1,380 | |
Woodridge West | $1,663 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,247 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,254
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
Hope Park
Average rent
$1,355
Wilson Woods
Average rent
$1,380
Stoneybrook Farm
Average rent
$1,464
Jetstream Park
Average rent
$1,355
Crestview
Average rent
$1,419
Forest Hills
Average rent
$1,500
Raven Ridge
Average rent
$1,365
Elizabeth Heights
Average rent
$1,676
Woodridge West
Average rent
$1,663
Deer Creek
Average rent
$1,436
Apartments
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wilson and Farmville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wilson
31%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilson, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Farmville, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in Wilson, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
803 803 Rountree Street SE, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilson
805 Rountree Ave Se #4, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Feb 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilson
803 Rountree Ave Se #1, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilson
4000 Saxby Ln Nw, Wilson, NC 27896
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilson
2406 Westwood Ave W, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,595
$2,495
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Surrey Meadows house for rent in Wilson
4410 Cam Strader Dr, Wilson, NC 27896
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
11h ago
100 Pine St W, Wilson, NC 27893
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,053–$2,139
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Jul 9
11h ago
100 Pine St W, Wilson, NC 27893
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,053–$2,139
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
22h ago
211 Kenan St W, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,129–$1,365
Apartment for rent
22h ago
300 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
20h ago
230 Goldsboro St Sw, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,069–$1,480
Apartment for rent
22h ago
211 Kenan St W, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,129–$1,365
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1706 Vineyard Dr N, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
215 Nash St E, Wilson, NC 27893
1 bed
1 bath
$1,230–$1,249
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Jul 9
2h ago
Crestview house for rent in Wilson
2510 Trull St Sw, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Wilson
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wilson, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Wilson rental market.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The average rent in Wilson is $1,350 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilson?
Average rent prices in Wilson have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Wilson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilson is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wilson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wilson are Hope Park ($1,355/mo), Jetstream Park ($1,355/mo), and Raven Ridge ($1,365/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilson?
To comfortably afford rent in Wilson, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wilson?
Wilson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).