Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Wilson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wilson, NC rent slipped 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,232/month. Renters today are paying $5 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Wilson sits 35.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 84 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Wilson run around $1,072/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,212/month, and 3-bedrooms around $1,550/month, with 3-bed units making up 42.9% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cavalier Park rents fell 38.4% year over year to $1,232/month across 10 rentals, and British Woods declined 36.1% to $1,403/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilson
$1,232/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilson is $1,232 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $668 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilson
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 7% 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 $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilson run $1,221 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,197.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,071 | 2% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,212 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 4% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,245 | 3% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adventura East | $1,229 | |
Crestview | $1,270 | |
Hope Park | $1,281 | |
Jetstream Park | $1,224 | |
Millbrook | $1,325 | |
Rountree | $1,110 | |
Starmount | $1,299 | |
Stoneybrook Farm | $1,393 | |
West End Park | $1,353 | |
Wilson Woods | $1,223 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,199 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,071
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
Jetstream Park
Average rent
$1,224
Wilson Woods
Average rent
$1,223
Hope Park
Average rent
$1,281
Rountree
Average rent
$1,110
Adventura East
Average rent
$1,229
Stoneybrook Farm
Average rent
$1,393
West End Park
Average rent
$1,353
Crestview
Average rent
$1,270
Millbrook
Average rent
$1,325
Starmount
Average rent
$1,299
Apartments
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
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
35%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilson, NC is 16% lower than the median rent in Farmville, NC.
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Discover rentals in Wilson, NC
14h ago
300 Pender St S, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$663–$873
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
506 Maplewood Ave Ne, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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
1715 Snowden Dr Se, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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 Wilson
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Pine St W, Wilson, NC 27893
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,869
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
3713 Nash St Nw #300, Wilson, NC 27896
Studio
0 baths
$1,550
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
8h ago
230 Goldsboro St Sw, Wilson, NC 27893
1 bed
1 bath
$1,082–$1,299
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
215 Nash St E, Wilson, NC 27893
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
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
14h ago
300 Pender St S, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$663–$873
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
104 Parkview St W, Wilson, NC 27893
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$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
1d ago
100 Pine St W, Wilson, NC 27893
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,869
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
300 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,295
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
8h ago
230 Goldsboro St Sw, Wilson, NC 27893
1 bed
1 bath
$1,082–$1,299
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
1d ago
1706 Vineyard Dr N, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$884–$1,695
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
211 Kenan St W, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,110–$1,289
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 Wilson
504 Pickett St Sw #2, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$999
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 Aug 21
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,315
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
1d ago
3610 Chase Rd Nw, Wilson, NC 27896
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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
1d ago
300 Pender St S, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
2 baths
$873
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jetstream Park house for rent in Wilson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
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 Wilson, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Wilson rental market.
How much is rent in Wilson?
The average rent in Wilson is $1,232 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilson?
Average rent prices in Wilson have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Wilson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilson is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $668 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wilson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wilson are Rountree ($1,110/mo), Wilson Woods ($1,223/mo), and Jetstream Park ($1,224/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilson?
To comfortably afford rent in Wilson, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wilson?
July offers the lowest rents in Wilson with roughly 11% savings compared to April's peak pricing. Summer months generally provide better deals than spring timing for apartment hunters.
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).