What is the average apartment size in Kinston City?

The average size for a Kinston City, NC apartment is 932 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kinston City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Kinston City is $921 per month, a 2.31% increase from last year’s average of $900.

What is the average apartment size in Kinston City?

The typical apartment in Kinston City offers about 932 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Kinston City, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kinston City?

The typical rent budget in Kinston City ranges from to per month, with 91% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kinston City?

In Kinston City, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kinston City is $921, a 2.31% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $900.

One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $802, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $946 offer 998 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,150 sq ft) for $1,042, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kinston City, NC

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$921	932 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$802	676 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$946	998 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,042	1,150 sq. ft.

Kinston City, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Kinston City, NC have increased by 2.31% over the past year. The average rent moved from $900 to $921.

What's the typical rent budget in Kinston City, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Kinston City, NC (91%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kinston City, NC?

5,103 or 58% of the households in Kinston City, NC are renter-occupied while 3,724 or 42% are owner-occupied.

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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 Kinston City 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.