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Lumberton

Pop. 18,859·120th most expensive in North Carolina·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,181/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$784
Rising (Monthly)
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Lumberton · $1,181
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,181/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$47,000/yr
Local median income
$42,877/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lumberton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$720
1 BR
$730
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,172/yr
At $1,181/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lumberton, NC is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,859
Median income
$42,877
Median age
34.6
Renters
56.1%
Age distribution
28.7%
21.8%
22.1%
16.2%
Under 1828.7%
18–3421.8%
35–5422.1%
55–6411.1%
65+16.2%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
31.6%
40.3%
12.6%
14%
White31.6%
Black40.3%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian1.6%
Other14%
Education (25+)
20.1%
31.5%
29.2%
19.2%
No HS diploma20.1%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+19.2%
Housing tenure
43.9%
56.1%
Owner43.9%
Renter56.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Lumberton, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,514 → $42,877
up 11.3%
Population
19,186 → 18,859
down 1.7%
Renter share
53.2% → 56.1%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
21.7% → 19.2%
-2.5 pts
Median age
35.9 → 34.6
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $38,514 in 2021 to $42,877 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 19,186 to 18,859 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 56.1% of households rent today, against 53.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 21.7% to 19.2%.

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Lumberton rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Lumberton, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lumberton is $1,181/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $730/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,180/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($42,877/yr), Lumberton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lumberton an affordable city for renters?

Lumberton is considered moderate for renters. At $1,181/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($42,877/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lumberton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lumberton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,181/mo in Lumberton. The local median household income is $42,877/yr, meaning the typical Lumberton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lumberton?

Rent in Lumberton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Lumberton rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Lumberton is one of the more affordable cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #120 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,181/mo.

What percentage of Lumberton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.1% of Lumberton households are renters, while 43.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lumberton has a strong rental market.

How does Lumberton rent compare to the national average?

Lumberton's median rent of $1,181/mo is $784 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #120 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,181/mo, rent takes ~33% of Lumberton's median household income ($42,877/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lumberton 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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