What is the average apartment size in Kinston?

The average size for a Kinston, NC apartment is 924 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kinston?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Kinston is $915 per month, a 4.85% increase from last years average of $873.

What is the average apartment size in Kinston?

The typical apartment in Kinston offers about 924 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Kinston, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kinston?

The typical rent budget in Kinston ranges from to per month, with 96% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kinston?

In Kinston, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kinston is $915, a 4.85% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $873.

One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $796, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $936 offer 976 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,150 sq ft) for $1,038, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kinston, NC

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$915	924 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$796	676 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$936	976 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,038	1,150 sq. ft.

Kinston, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Kinston, NC have increased by 4.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $873 to $915.

What's the typical rent budget in Kinston, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Kinston, NC (96%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kinston, NC?

5,103 or 58% of the households in Kinston, NC are renter-occupied while 3,724 or 42% are owner-occupied.

How Kinston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Greenville	$1,379
Wilson, NC	$1,274
Jacksonville, NC	$1,225
New Bern, NC	$1,375
Goldsboro, NC	$1,356
Kinston	$915

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kinston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.