Locust, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Locust, NC?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Locust, NC is $2,295.
Average rent
$2,295
Month-over-month change
-$6
Year-over-year change
+$380
Available rentals
7
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $2,600.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $380 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 | $2,301 |
| Oct | $1,929 | No data |
| Nov | $2,058 | No data |
| Dec | $2,045 | No data |
Market temperature
The Locust, NC rental market temperature is COOL. 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 15% higher than the national average.
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