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Lillington, NC

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The calm of the countryside, just minutes from Raleigh

Rural Small Town River Interstate College Nature Parks Outdoors

Lillington is a small town located roughly halfway between Raleigh and Fayetteville on the banks of the Cape Fear River. A quaint downtown district anchors the local shopping and dining scene, with popular local hangouts like Sweet Magnolia’s Deli & Grill and Howard’s Barbecue serving up down-home favorites.

Campbell University sits just east of town in Buies Creek, and many students, faculty, and staff members choose to live in the surrounding area. The rental market in the surrounding area includes a variety of affordable options to suit any taste, from spacious single-family homes to modest apartments and townhouses.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lillington, NC is $1,246 for one bedroom, $1,391 for two bedrooms, and $1,645 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lillington has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,246/month
761 Sq Ft
House
$1,920/month
1,337 Sq Ft
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Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

32

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

Boone Trail Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

507 Students

4
out of 10

Lillington-Shawtown Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

694 Students

2
out of 10

Western Harnett Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

820 Students

6
out of 10

Western Harnett High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,386 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Raven Rock State Park
  • Anderson Creek Park
  • Cape Fear River Trail Park

Airports

  • Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field
  • Raleigh-Durham International

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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.