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Average Rent in Jacksonville, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Jacksonville, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,685/mo
Lowest Available
$1,450/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Jacksonville, NC
Compare average rent across Jacksonville, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville 28540 | $1,583 | ▼ $433 | $1,100 | 2 | 9 |
| Jacksonville 28546 | $1,491 | ▲ $87 | $1,050 | 4 | 25 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jacksonville, NC?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Jacksonville, NC is $1,685 per month across 4 apartment communities and 12 available units.
The most affordable option is Grifaldo Properties, Inc starting at $1,450/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,685/mo.
Prices range from $1,450 to $2,045 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jacksonville, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jacksonville, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grifaldo Properties, Inc | $1,450/mo | $1,600/mo | 4 | 3.1 |
| Windsor Place | $1,575/mo | $1,642/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| CENTURY 21 Champion Real Estate | $1,600/mo | $1,733/mo | 3 | 3.3 |
| Brynn Marr Village | $2,045/mo | $2,045/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jacksonville, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,685/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,450/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Median household income in Jacksonville, NC is $54,069 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jacksonville, NC
Overall prices in Jacksonville, NC runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Jacksonville, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,685 |
| Utilities | $306 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $730 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $4,171/mo |
Population
73,507
Median household income
$54,069
Census median rent
$1,268/mo
Rent as % of income
31.5%
Median age
23.3
Mean commute
15 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Jacksonville, NC Apartments
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