4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Goldsboro, NC
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Goldsboro, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +42% higher than the citywide median of $1,388 and +22% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Goldsboro
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Goldsboro
Compare Goldsboro's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in North Carolina
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion | $1,260 |
| 2 | Lumberton | $1,360 |
| 3 | Henderson | $1,370 |
| 4 | Shelby | $1,400 |
| 5 | Kings Mountain | $1,510 |
| 6 | Archdale | $1,520 |
| 7 | Asheboro | $1,520 |
| 8 | Thomasville | $1,520 |
| 9 | Sylva | $1,530 |
| 10 | Belville | $1,539 |
| 11 | Lexington | $1,540 |
| 12 | Wilson | $1,600 |
| 13 | Aberdeen | $1,610 |
| 14 | Hickory | $1,670 |
| 15 | Lincolnton | $1,670 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in North Carolina
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $4,280 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $3,630 |
| 3 | Apex | $3,517 |
| 4 | Waxhaw | $3,350 |
| 5 | Cary | $3,255 |
| 6 | Davidson | $3,250 |
| 7 | Cornelius | $3,170 |
| 8 | Chapel Hill | $3,125 |
| 9 | Pineville | $3,100 |
| 10 | Fuquay Varina | $3,100 |
| 11 | Raleigh | $3,046 |
| 12 | Wake Forest | $2,980 |
| 13 | Arden | $2,980 |
| 14 | Mint Hill | $2,970 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $2,940 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Goldsboro.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Goldsboro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson, NC | 25.2 mi | $1,600 | $-375 (-19%) |
| Smithfield, NC | 25.6 mi | $2,440 | +$465 (+24%) |
| Kinston, NC | 33.4 mi | $1,880 | $-95 (-5%) |
| Clayton, NC | 35.8 mi | $2,890 | +$915 (+46%) |
| Zebulon, NC | 39 mi | $2,440 | +$465 (+24%) |
| Wendell, NC | 39.8 mi | $2,450 | +$475 (+24%) |
| Winterville, NC | 40.1 mi | $1,980 | +$5 (0%) |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 40.3 mi | $1,757 | $-218 (-11%) |
| Richlands, NC | 43.7 mi | $2,050 | +$75 (+4%) |
| Nashville, NC | 43.9 mi | $1,720 | $-255 (-13%) |
| Knightdale, NC | 44.4 mi | $2,940 | +$965 (+49%) |
| Garner, NC | 46 mi | $2,840 | +$865 (+44%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Goldsboro — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Goldsboro?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Goldsboro, North Carolina is $1,975 per month. This is +42% higher than the citywide median of $1,388.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Goldsboro?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,000 ($6,583/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Goldsboro expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Goldsboro's 4+ bedroom median of $1,975 is +22% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Goldsboro rank for 4+ bedroom rent in North Carolina?
Among the 122 cities in North Carolina with 4+ bedroom data, Goldsboro ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Goldsboro?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Wilson ($1,600), Kinston ($1,880), Rocky Mount ($1,757).