Locust, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Locust, NC?
Last updated August 9, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Locust, NC is $2,167.
Average rent
$2,167
Month-over-month change
+$56
Year-over-year change
-$235
Available rentals
5
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $2,450.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,400+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $235 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,094 | $2,100 |
| Feb | $1,986 | $2,100 |
| Mar | $2,234 | $2,248 |
| Apr | $2,189 | $2,335 |
| May | $2,100 | $2,200 |
| Jun | $2,189 | $2,145 |
| Jul | $2,100 | $2,181 |
| Aug | $2,233 | $1,988 |
| Sep | $2,084 | No data |
| Oct | $1,929 | No data |
| Nov | $2,058 | No data |
| Dec | $2,045 | No data |
Market temperature
The Locust, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Locust, NC is 8% higher than the national average.
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