The Lofts at Whirligig Station
230 Goldsboro St SW,
Wilson, NC 27893
1-2 Beds | $1,050 - $1,375
Rental Market Trends in Wilson, NC
What is the average rent in Wilson, NC?
$1,235/month
Average Rent
737 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Wilson, NC is $1,235 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/month, making renting in Wilson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wilson, you can expect to pay about $1,133 per month for a studio, $1,235 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,259 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,391 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wilson, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $16 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Wilson, NC
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
15%
Below $700/month
23%
$700 - $1,000/month
54%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilson?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Wilson is the most affordable neighborhood in Wilson.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilson?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Wilson is the most expensive neighborhood in Wilson.
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Average Rent
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Which Wilson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Wilson with the most apartments available is Downtown Wilson .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilson, NC?
Because the average rent in Wilson is $1,235, you’ll want to make about $4,116 per month or $49,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Wilson, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wilson, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,133/month
$1,133/month
One Bedroom
$1,275/month
$1,275/month
Two Bedroom
$1,617/month
$1,617/month
Three Bedroom
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.