Jacksonville, NC Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Jacksonville is $1,254, a 0.73% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,245.
One-bedroom apartments provide 751 square feet for $1,127, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,269 offer 969 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,236 sq ft) for $1,467, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Jacksonville, NC
Last updated: October 19, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,254 | 946 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,127 | 751 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,269 | 969 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,467 | 1,236 sq. ft. |
Jacksonville, NC rent trends
Rental prices in Jacksonville, NC have increased by 0.73% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,245 to $1,254.
What's the typical rent budget in Jacksonville, NC?
The largest share of rentals in Jacksonville, NC (77%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Jacksonville, NC?
14,375 or 63% of the households in Jacksonville, NC are renter-occupied while 8,433 or 37% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Jacksonville?
Brynn Marr $1,238/month
Jacksonville Commons $1,329/month
Cardinal Village $1,396/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,254/month.Average Rent in Jacksonville, NC By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Carolina Forest | $1,469 |
| Cardinal Village | $1,396 |
| Jacksonville Commons | $1,329 |
| Brynn Marr | $1,238 |
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Jacksonville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Brynn Marr is 11% lower than in Cardinal Village
$1,238
Brynn Marr rent is 1% lower than Jacksonville average
Average Rent
$1,238
$1,396
Cardinal Village rent is 11% higher than Jacksonville average
Average Rent
$1,396
How Jacksonville Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $1,254 |
| Charlotte | $1,653 |
| Raleigh | $1,591 |
| Fayetteville | $1,276 |
| Winston - Salem | $1,293 |
| Durham | $1,555 |
| Greensboro | $1,320 |
| Cary | $1,664 |
| Concord | $1,535 |
| Wilmington | $1,629 |
| Asheville | $1,716 |
| Kinston, NC | $922 |
| New Bern, NC | $1,395 |
| Hampstead, NC | $1,594 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Jacksonville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.