Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, NC

Prices and availability in Smithfield, NC were last updated on 15 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Smithfield, NC are: Glen Lake Apartments, 46 Bayberry Lane and 159 S Copper Fox Ln.

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 average age of rental buildings in Smithfield is 38 years old, with 20% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Smithfield are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 30% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.