Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Wilson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wilson, NC rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $19 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,470/month in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Wilson, NC sits 35.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 85 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the region.
Price ranges
Studios in Wilson rent for $1,076/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,204/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,275/month. Houses command a median of $1,595/month compared to $1,198/month for apartments, with houses making up 71.1% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rountree rents fell 36.2% year over year to $1,149/month across 12 rentals, and Creekside dropped 39.8% to $1,446/month across 13 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 3.9% drop, showing localized softness in Wilson's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilson
$1,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilson is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilson
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilson run $1,224 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,076 | 5% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,204 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,275 | 14% | 31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adventura East | $1,067 | |
Crestview | $1,400 | |
Fikeview Park | $1,130 | |
Jetstream Park | $1,350 | |
Parkwood Forest | $1,325 | |
Raven Ridge | $1,300 | |
Rountree | $1,148 | |
Stoneybrook Farm | $1,411 | |
Tanglewood | $1,418 | |
Wilson Woods | $1,394 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,197 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,595 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $595 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,076
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,204
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
31%
Wilson Woods
Average rent
$1,394
Jetstream Park
Average rent
$1,350
Parkwood Forest
Average rent
$1,325
Crestview
Average rent
$1,400
Adventura East
Average rent
$1,067
Stoneybrook Farm
Average rent
$1,411
Fikeview Park
Average rent
$1,130
Tanglewood
Average rent
$1,418
Raven Ridge
Average rent
$1,300
Rountree
Average rent
$1,148
Apartments
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$595
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
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilson, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Farmville, NC.
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Discover rentals in Wilson, NC
4d ago
300 Pender St S, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$663–$1,210
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilson
803 Rountree Ave Se, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
506 Maplewood Ave Ne, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1715 Snowden Dr Se, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilson
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilson
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilson
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilson
2406 Westwood Ave W, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
House for rent
7h ago
1706 Vineyard Dr N, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$884–$1,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Wilson
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,195
House for rent
Available Jun 26
15h ago
House for rent in Wilson
621 Singletary St Se, Wilson, NC 27893
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
House for rent
15h ago
104 Parkview St W, Wilson, NC 27893
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,225
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1706 Vineyard Dr N, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$884–$1,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
230 Goldsboro St Sw, Wilson, NC 27893
1 bed
1 bath
$1,082–$1,320
Apartment for rent
2d ago
211 Kenan St W, Wilson, NC 27893
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,110–$1,365
Apartment for rent
3d ago
215 Nash St E, Wilson, NC 27893
1 bed
1 bath
$1,219–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
7h ago
1706 Vineyard Dr N, Wilson, NC 27893
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$884–$1,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
104 Parkview St W, Wilson, NC 27893
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,225
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1704 Snowden Dr Se, Wilson, NC 27893
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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 $1,250 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilson?
Average rent prices in Wilson have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $675 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wilson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wilson are Adventura East ($1,067/mo), Fikeview Park ($1,130/mo), and Rountree ($1,148/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilson?
To comfortably afford rent in Wilson, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).