Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Garner
Garner, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,332
Population
37,916
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Get in touch with nature on the south side of Raleigh
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,547
Average: $93,797
Education
12,643
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,187
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Garner has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Garner, NC is $1,342 for one bedroom, $1,522 for two bedrooms, and $1,734 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garner has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,342/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,029/month
1,737 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,910/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garner, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,014 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
548 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
949 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
936 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,186 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
975 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,824 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,683 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walnut Creek Wetland Center
- Chavis Park
- Historic Yates Mill County Park
- Lake Wheeler Park
- Historic Oak View County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
Top Apartments in Garner
Houses for Rent in Garner
Property Management Companies in Garner, NC
Hawthorne Residential Partners
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59,853
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Bell Partners
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HHHunt
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27
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8,886
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20
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Blackstone
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218
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Jefferson Apartment Group
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34
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Greystar
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3,489
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960,008
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.