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Rental Market Trends in Goldsboro, NC

What is the average rent in Goldsboro, NC?

$1,099/month

Average Rent

612 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Goldsboro, NC is $1,099 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Goldsboro more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Goldsboro, you can expect to pay about $676 per month for a studio, $1,099 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,140 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,306 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$676/month
171 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,099/month
612 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,140/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,306/month
1,238 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,626/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Goldsboro, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Goldsboro, NC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Goldsboro, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Goldsboro, NC?

Because the average rent in Goldsboro is $1,099, you’ll want to make about $3,663 per month or $43,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Goldsboro, NC

109 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Goldsboro, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Reserve at Bradbury Place

Reserve at Bradbury Place

560 W New Hope Rd,
Goldsboro, NC 27534

$1,350 - $1,700

1-3 Beds

100-106 Pilot Station Dr

100-106 Pilot Station Dr

100-106 Pilot Station Dr,
Goldsboro, NC 27534

$1,400

2 Beds

The View at Wayne National

The View at Wayne National

139 W Walnut St,
Goldsboro, NC 27530

$1,295 - $1,600

Studio - 2 Beds

Oakbrook Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

700 N Spence Ave,
Goldsboro, NC 27534

$1,150 - $1,350

1-3 Beds

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United States North Carolina Goldsboro Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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