Apartments for Rent in Lillington, NC

Prices and availability in Lillington, NC were last updated on 15 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Lillington, NC are: 433 NC 27 E, Escrow Realty, University Manor II, The Pines and Womble Great Grandchildrens Tr.

The average rent in Lillington, NC is $1,344.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lillington, NC is between $807 and $1,700.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lillington, NC is between $807 and $1,700.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lillington, NC is between $1,325 and $2,575.

In Lillington 37% of the housing is rented out compared to 63% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 2% of Lillington's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 57% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 42% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Lillington are about 18 years old, on average. Of these, 74% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Lillington come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 19% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 55% of all rentals in Lillington. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.