Kinston, NC rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kinston, NC is $950.
$950
-$25
-$100
19
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $540 to $1,650.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 4 |
| $900 | 5 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,600+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,200 | $1,013 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Mar | $900 | $1,000 |
| Apr | $975 | $950 |
| May | $950 | $1,000 |
| Jun | $950 | $900 |
| Jul | $850 | $1,000 |
| Aug | $925 | $950 |
| Sep | $1,013 | No data |
| Oct | $1,250 | No data |
| Nov | $1,100 | No data |
| Dec | $900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Kinston, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Kinston, NC is 55% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Kinston, NC?
The average rent in Kinston, NC is $950.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kinston, NC?
Houses in Kinston, NC rent between $540 - $1,650 with an average rent of $950.
3. How has the rent in Kinston, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Kinston, NC decreased by $100
4. How much has the rent in Kinston, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Kinston, NC decreased by $25
5. How many available rentals are there in Kinston, NC?
There are currently 19 rentals available in Kinston, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Kinston, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Kinston, NC is $950 — 54.76% lower the national average of $2,100.