Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Zebulon, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Zebulon, NC rent slipped 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,875/month. Renters today are paying $109 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,965/month in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Zebulon is 3.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a small market of 50 total rentals, offering a mix of housing options for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Zebulon are $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,100/month, and 3-bedrooms are $1,875/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up over two-thirds of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Zebulon climbed 64.2% year over year, diverging strongly from the overall citywide decline. This rise shows a distinct trend in smaller unit rents compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Zebulon
$1,875/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Zebulon is $1,875 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Zebulon
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Zebulon run $1,456 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  30% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 72% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | 7% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,115 | 1% | 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 | $1,250 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $914 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
72%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
1%
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
$1,250
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$914
Last 30 days
6%
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
4%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Zebulon, NC is equal to the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,250
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5%$2,050
5%$2,105
5%$1,895
2%Discover rentals in Zebulon, NC
2d ago
House for rent in Zebulon
103 N Whitley St #1, Zebulon, NC 27597
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Zebulon
13037 North Carolina 96 #1, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
13h ago
601 Worth Hinton Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Zebulon
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Zebulon
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,050
House for rent
Available Jul 23
1d ago
House for rent in Zebulon
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Zebulon
34 Holly Mar Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,860
$1,745
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 11
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,075
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,960
$1,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,075
House for rent
Available Aug 31
23h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,860
$1,745
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,960
$1,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2402 King Malcolm Ln, Zebulon, NC 27597
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,949
$1,825
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 1
23h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,860
$1,745
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,960
$1,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2402 King Malcolm Ln, Zebulon, NC 27597
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,949
$1,825
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 1
13h ago
601 Worth Hinton Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment 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 $1,875 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Zebulon?
Average rent prices in Zebulon have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Zebulon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Zebulon is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 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 $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Zebulon?
Zebulon's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $770 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's available 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).