Locust, NC rental market
Last updated August 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Locust, NC is $2,093.
$2,093
-$155
+$174
8
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,650 to $2,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $174 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,800 | $2,094 |
| Feb | $1,940 | $1,986 |
| Mar | $1,800 | $2,234 |
| Apr | $2,360 | $2,189 |
| May | $2,116 | $2,100 |
| Jun | $1,928 | $2,189 |
| Jul | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Aug | $1,919 | $2,233 |
| Sep | $1,995 | No data |
| Oct | $1,937 | No data |
| Nov | $2,005 | No data |
| Dec | $1,899 | No data |
Market temperature
The Locust, 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 Locust, NC is 0.33% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Locust, NC?
The average rent in Locust, NC is $2,093.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Locust, NC?
Houses in Locust, NC rent between $1,650 - $2,500 with an average rent of $2,093.
3. How has the rent in Locust, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Locust, NC increased by $174
4. How much has the rent in Locust, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Locust, NC decreased by $155
5. How many available rentals are there in Locust, NC?
There are currently 8 rentals available in Locust, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Locust, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Locust, NC is $2,093 — less than 1% lower the national average of $2,100.