Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Zebulon, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Zebulon, NC rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,890/month. Renters today are paying $8 more per month on average than last year, despite a 2.8% month-over-month decline in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Zebulon rent is roughly equal to the national median of $1,900/month, making it a market with rents that are essentially unchanged compared to the national level.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Zebulon, studios rent for about $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,238/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,831/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,162/month. The 3-bedroom segment comprises nearly half of the rental inventory.
Price ranges
Houses have a median rent of $1,925/month compared to $1,300/month for apartments, but houses make up 88.7% of total rentals in Zebulon, NC. This property-type split shapes the rental market's price landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Zebulon
$1,890/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Zebulon is $1,890 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $10 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Zebulon
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Zebulon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Zebulon, NC
Average rent prices in Zebulon have decreased by 3% 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
Zebulon, NC
Rent prices in Zebulon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Zebulon is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Zebulon run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 | 30% | - | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 38% | |
2 bedroom | $1,237 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,831 |  4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,162 | 4% | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Zebulon, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,925 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $947 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
38%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,831
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,162
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Zebulon, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Houses
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Zebulon, 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 Zebulon, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Zebulon and Archer Lodge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Zebulon
1%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Zebulon, NC is 5% higher than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,800
$1,800
3%$1,902
16%$1,925
2%$1,995
10%$1,250
12%$1,250
15%$2,125
$1,595
4%$2,022
2%$2,025
$1,950
8%Discover rentals in Zebulon, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Zebulon
2620 Mobile Park Dr, Zebulon, NC 27597
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
2d ago
Cambridge Dr, Zebulon, NC 27597
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Zebulon
420 Wedgewood Ave #420, Zebulon, NC 27597
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
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 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Zebulon
794 Pilot Riley Rd #NA, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
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.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Zebulon
504 Parks Village Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
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.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
2008 Watsonia Dr, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2 baths
$2,170
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
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Zebulon
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
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.House for rent
Available Sep 29
4d ago
House for rent in Zebulon
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
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.House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,205
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
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
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
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,765
Price dropped $95Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,955
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
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
802 Pilot Riley Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
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
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,765
Price dropped $95Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,955
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
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,205
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
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
802 Pilot Riley Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
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
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,765
Price dropped $95Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,955
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
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Zebulon
816 Channel Drop Loop, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
Price dropped $100Fees 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 Zebulon, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Zebulon rental market.
How much is rent in Zebulon?
The average rent in Zebulon is $1,890 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Zebulon?
Average rent prices in Zebulon have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Zebulon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Zebulon is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Zebulon?
To comfortably afford rent in Zebulon, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Zebulon?
December offers the lowest rents in Zebulon, with approximately 7% savings compared to May, which sees the highest rent. Searching in December rather than spring timing could result in lower prices.
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).