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Kinston, NC

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Experience the rich history of Lenoir County

Suburban Affordable Historic Quaint Close-Knit Diverse Riverside Active Convenient Accessible

Kinston is a historic city located in the Coastal Plain region of eastern North Carolina, with roots dating back to the late 18th century. Kinston residents enjoy access to a number of historical attractions like the First Battle of Kinston and Battle of Wyse Fork battlefields as well as the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center.

Kinston offers a wide variety of things to do—from experiencing automotive thrills at the Kinston Drag Strip to lounging on the lazy river at Lions Water Adventure Park and everything in between. Downtown Kinston contains a bevy of quaint shops, tasty eateries, and cozy cafes to explore in historic buildings along Queen Street as well.

Destinations such as Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Emerald Isle are all about an hour’s drive away from Kinston. Convenience to several major highways makes getting around from Kinston a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kinston, NC is $753 for a studio, $731 for one bedroom, $854 for two bedrooms, and $1,067 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kinston has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$731/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$1,402/month
1,005 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Northwest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

478 Students

6
out of 10

Moss Hill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

389 Students

6
out of 10

Banks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

4
out of 10

Southwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

241 Students

4
out of 10

Contentnea Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

859 Students

3
out of 10

Woodington Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

577 Students

4
out of 10

Contentnea Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

859 Students

3
out of 10

Rochelle Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

466 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Lenoir County Early College High

Public

Grades 9-12

213 Students

8
out of 10

Kinston High

Public

Grades 9-12

713 Students

2
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Exchange Nature Center
  • Health & Science Museum
  • Edenton National Fish Hatchery

Airports

  • Pitt-Greenville
  • Albert J Ellis

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.