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Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
Wilson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Wilson rent stands today
Wilson, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Month over month, rent cooled 4.6%.
Compared to national trends
Wilson sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters with 63 total rentals across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Wilson run around $475/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,270/month, and 3-bedrooms around $1,700/month, with 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,500/month, while apartments sit at $1,295/month, reflecting the city's inventory mix.
Neighborhood spotlight
Westwood rents fell 47.9% year over year to $1,355/month, Creekside dropped 46.9% to $1,275/month, and Tanglewood declined 40.5% to $1,305/month. These local declines contrast with the citywide trend of stable rents, showing pockets of change within Wilson.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilson
$1,350/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilson is $1,350 per month as of May 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
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 5% over the last month and have increased 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
Wilson, NC
Rent prices in Wilson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilson is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilson run $1,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,287.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $475 |  1% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $1,270 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 6% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 5% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Airport Park | $1,400 | |
Crestview | $1,800 | |
Jetstream Park | $1,375 | |
Raven Ridge | $1,295 | |
Rountree | $1,270 | |
Stoneybrook Farm | $1,235 | |
Surrey Meadows | $1,500 | |
Vicksburg Manor | $1,305 | |
Wilson Woods | $1,150 | |
Windemere | $1,432 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,045 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,270
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
Wilson Woods
Average rent
$1,150
Jetstream Park
Average rent
$1,375
Surrey Meadows
Average rent
$1,500
Vicksburg Manor
Average rent
$1,305
Crestview
Average rent
$1,800
Stoneybrook Farm
Average rent
$1,235
Windemere
Average rent
$1,432
Airport Park
Average rent
$1,400
Raven Ridge
Average rent
$1,295
Rountree
Average rent
$1,270
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilson, NC is 4% higher than the median rent in Farmville, NC.
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Discover rentals in Wilson, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
1715 Snowden Dr Se, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
506 Maplewood Ave Ne, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1.5 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilson
805 Rountree Ave Se #4, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Feb 26
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
1d ago
100 Pine St W, Wilson, NC 27893
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,084
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
2 beds
0 baths
$1,899
Apartment for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
2050 Airport Blvd Nw, Wilson, NC 27896
2 beds
2 baths
$1,899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Pine St W, Wilson, NC 27893
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,084
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Wilson
3002 Winding Ridge Dr W, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
3 baths
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Wilson
2924 Winding Ridge Dr W, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
3d ago
215 Nash St E, Wilson, NC 27893
1 bed
1 bath
$1,305
Apartment for rent
2d ago
230 Goldsboro St Sw, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,480
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1706 Vineyard Dr N, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$884–$1,515
Apartment for rent
3d ago
211 Kenan St W, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,365
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
2050 Airport Blvd Nw, Wilson, NC 27896
1 bed
1 bath
$1,451
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1505 Tilghman Rd N, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Wilson
510 Woodard St Ne #NA, Wilson, NC 27893
4 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
Available May 30
1d ago
100 Pine St W, Wilson, NC 27893
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,084
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
230 Goldsboro St Sw, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,480
Apartment 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 May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilson?
Average rent prices in Wilson have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Wilson Woods ($1,150/mo), Stoneybrook Farm ($1,235/mo), and Rountree ($1,270/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).