What is the average apartment size in Lillington?

The average size for a Lillington, NC apartment is 1,008 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 Lillington?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lillington is $1,406 per month, a 0.16% decrease from last years average of $1,409.

What is the average apartment size in Lillington?

The typical apartment in Lillington offers about 1,008 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lillington, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Lillington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lillington?

In Lillington, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lillington is $1,406, a 0.16% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,409.

One-bedroom apartments provide 749 square feet for $1,122, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,385 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,206 sq ft) for $1,691, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lillington, NC

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,406	1,008 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,122	749 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,385	1,015 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,691	1,206 sq. ft.

Lillington, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Lillington, NC have decreased by 0.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,409 to $1,406.

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

The largest share of rentals in Lillington, NC (49%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lillington, NC?

566 or 43% of the households in Lillington, NC are renter-occupied while 753 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How Lillington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lillington	$1,406
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
Cary	$1,631
Morrisville	$1,641
Garner, NC	$1,440
Fuquay Varina, NC	$1,628
Apex, NC	$1,625
Knightdale, NC	$1,533
Holly Springs, NC	$1,728
Raeford, NC	$1,430
Pittsboro, NC	$1,570
Sanford, NC	$1,289

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 Lillington 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.