Kinston, NC rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kinston, NC is $1,000.

Average rent

$1,000

Month-over-month change

+$64

Year-over-year change

-$200

Available rentals

25

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $540 to $3,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5003
$6001
$7002
$8002
$9006
$1,0004
$1,1002
$1,2001
$1,4005
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,8001
$2,9001
$3,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$950
Oct$1,250No data
Nov$1,100No data
Dec$900No 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Kinston, NC is 51% lower than the national average.

Kinston, NCvs.

$1,000

$2,050

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Kinston, NC?

The average rent in Kinston, NC is $1,000.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kinston, NC?

Houses in Kinston, NC rent between $540 - $3,000 with an average rent of $1,000.

3. How has the rent in Kinston, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Kinston, NC decreased by $200

4. How much has the rent in Kinston, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Kinston, NC increased by $64

5. How many available rentals are there in Kinston, NC?

There are currently 25 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 $1,000 — 51.22% lower the national average of $2,050.