Garner

40-42 Area
Hidden Figures mural in Downtown Garner by Garden of Journey celebrates local influential people of color.
The veterans memorial at Lake Benson Park in Garner.
Lake Wheeler Park
Centennial Park in Garner offers sports fields, walking trails, a playground and outdoor grills.

Garner, NC Area Guide

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Welcome to Garner, a suburban community located just minutes from Raleigh. Current average rents range from $1,329 for one-bedroom units to $1,780 for three-bedroom homes. The historic Downtown Garner district hosts regular community events, while the Forest Hills area offers proximity to retail and dining options. Lake Benson Park provides 64 acres of outdoor recreation space, featuring a playground, fishing pier, and walking trails. The White Oak Crossing shopping district serves as a central retail destination with numerous stores and restaurants.

Located near Interstate 40, Garner offers convenient access to Raleigh and Research Triangle Park. The Garner Performing Arts Center enriches the community with theatrical productions and concerts throughout the year. The area is served by Wake County Public Schools and continues to expand with new development projects, including Amazon's fulfillment center. With its location along historic U.S. Route 70—North Carolina's first paved highway in 1917—Garner maintains strong connections to both its past and future. The town has grown to include over 31,000 residents while preserving its small-town character.

Explore the City

A residential neighborhood in Garner, NC.

Come visit the local charm of Historic Downtown Garner.

The 64 acres Lake Benson Park has a lot to offer all age ranges.

The veterans memorial at Lake Benson Park in Garner.

Lake Wheeler Park

Centennial Park in Garner offers sports fields, walking trails, a playground and outdoor grills.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Garner, NC is $1,349 for one bedroom, $1,482 for two bedrooms, and $1,717 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garner has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,349/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$1,994/month
1,687 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,669/month
1,380 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garner, NC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

27 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Polenta Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,014 Students

Vandora Springs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

548 Students

Rand Road Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

370 Students

West View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

949 Students

East Garner Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

478 Students

Cleveland Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

936 Students

East Garner Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,186 Students

North Garner Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

975 Students

Garner High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,683 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walnut Creek Wetland Center
  • Chavis Park
  • Historic Yates Mill County Park
  • Lake Wheeler Park
  • Historic Oak View County Park

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.