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Goldsboro, NC Area Guide

Enjoy the best of suburban and rural living

Suburban Rural Military-Friendly Riverside Diverse Historic Affordable Accessible

Located in eastern North Carolina, Goldsboro is the proud home of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Goldsboro offers residents all the comfort and convenience of suburban living with a rural flair. Shopping opportunities abound at Berkeley Mall, Memorial Commons, and throughout the historic downtown area. A slew of restaurants, entertainment venues, and small businesses are also available in Downtown Goldsboro. Outdoor recreation is plentiful at a variety of community parks, golf courses, and the Neuse and Little Rivers in addition to the Busco Beach and ATV Park. Goldsboro is within an hour’s drive of numerous cities, including Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Greenville. Convenience to a host of major highways makes getting around from Goldsboro simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Goldsboro, NC is $1,259 for a studio, $1,134 for one bedroom, $1,127 for two bedrooms, and $1,288 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goldsboro has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,134/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$1,747/month
1,255 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 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

Grantham School

Public

Grades K-5

Meadow Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Spring Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Greenwood Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Rosewood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Rosewood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Greenwood Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Wayne Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Grantham Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Wayne Middle/High Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Rosewood High

Public

Grades 9-12

Wayne Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Eastern Wayne High

Public

Grades 9-12

Wayne Middle/High Academy

Public

Grades K-12

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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.