Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, NC

Prices and availability in Smithfield, NC were last updated on 4 Oct 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 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.

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.