Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, NC

Prices and availability in Smithfield, NC were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Smithfield, NC are: Glen Lake Apartments, 46 Bayberry Lane and 217 Caitlyn Pkwy.

In Smithfield 41% of the housing is rented out compared to 59% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 3% of Smithfield's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% 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 Smithfield are about 38 years old, on average. Of these, 20% 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 Smithfield 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 30% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 49% of all rentals in Smithfield. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.