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Rental Market Trends in Kinston, NC

What is the average rent in Kinston, NC?

$743/month

Average Rent

676 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Kinston, NC is $743 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Kinston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kinston, you can expect to pay about $776 per month for a studio, $743 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $900 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,093 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$776/month
360 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$743/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$900/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,093/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$940/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,106/month
749 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 Kinston, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $20 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 September 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kinston, NC?

Because the average rent in Kinston is $743, you’ll want to make about $2,476 per month or $29,712 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.

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Kinston Village Apartments

Kinston Village Apartments

3400 Rouse Rd,
Kinston, NC 28504

$775 - $875

1-2 Beds

703 Jackson Ln

703 Jackson Ln

703 Jackson Ln,
Kinston, NC 28501

$1,485

3 Beds

604 E Highland Ave

604 E Highland Ave

604 E Highland Ave,
Kinston, NC 28501

$1,450

3 Beds

1403 Hyman Ave

1403 Hyman Ave

1403 Hyman Ave,
Kinston, NC 28501

$1,480

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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